Question

On a number​ line, suppose the coordinate of A is​ 0 and AR=21. What are the possible coordinates of the midpoint of AR?

Answer 1

Answer:

The possible coordinates of the midpoint are -10.5 and 10.5

Step-by-step explanation:

The given parameters are;

The coordinate of A = 0

The distance from A to R which is the same as AR = 21

Given that R is on the number line, we have;

When R is on the left side of A, which is = 0 - 21 = -21, we have;

The coordinates of the midpoint, M from -21 to 0 is given as follows;

M = (A + R)/2 = (0 - 21)/2 = -10.5

When R is on the right side of A, which is = 21 - 0 = 21, we have;

The coordinates of the midpoint, M from 21 to 0 is given as follows;

M = (A + R)/2 = (0 + 21)/2 = 10.5

Therefore, the possible coordinates of the midpoint are -10.5 and 10.5.