Question

Find the midpoint: (-8,6), (5,-7)

Answer 1

Given Parameters;

   Coordinates = (-8,6), (5,-7)

       x₁  = -8    y₁ = 6

       x₂ = 5     y₂ = -7

Unknown:

The midpoint of the line = ?

           

Solution:

The midpoint of any two points is given as;

                 x$_{m}$ , y$_{m}$   = $\frac{x_{1} + x_{2} }{2}$ , $\frac{y_{1} + y_{2} }{2}$

Input the parameters and solve;

                x$_{m}$ , y$_{m}$ = $\frac{-8 + 5}{2}$ , $\frac{6 + (-7)}{2}$

                            = $\frac{-3}{2}$ , $\frac{-1}{2}$

The midpoint between the two points are $\frac{-3}{2}$ , $\frac{-1}{2}$