Question

What is the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (-6, -3) and (9, -7)?

Answer 1

(1.5,-5) I think, if not the answer will be (1.5,2) . I hope this helps you! have a great day.

Answer 2

Answer:  The correct option is (A) (1.5, -5).

Step-by-step explanation:  We are given to find the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (-6, -3) and (9, -7).

We know that

the co-ordinates of the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (a, b) and (c, d) are given by

$M=\left(\dfrac{a+c}{2},\dfrac{b+d}{2}\right).$

Therefore, the required co-ordinates of the midpoint of the given line segment will be

$M=\left(\dfrac{-6+9}{2},\dfrac{-3+(-7)}{2}\right)=\left(\dfrac{3}{2},\dfrac{-10}{2}\right)=(1.5,-5).$

Thus, the required midpoint is (1.5, -5).

Option (A) is CORRECT.