Question

A line segment has endpoints at (-4,-1) and (2,4). What are the coordinates of the midpoint of this line segment? A. (-1.5,2) B. (-1,1.5) C. (0, 2.2) or D. (0.8,3)

Answer 1

Answer:

B (-1, 1.5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the x coordinates together and divide by 2: (-4 + 2) = -2/2 = -1.

The only option with (-1)  as an x-coordinate is B, and that is the answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. (-1, 1.5)

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Add both "x" coordinates, divide by 2.

-4+2= -2/2 = -1 -> x= -1

2. Add both "y" coordinates, divide by 2.

-1+4= 3/2 = 1.5  -> y= 1.5

(x, y) -> (-1, 1.5)

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