Question

The endpoints of CD are C (4,6) and D(-1,-1). Find the coordinates of the midpoint M.

Answer 1

Answer:

M = (1.5, 2.5 )

Step-by-step explanation:

Given endpoints (x₁, y₁ ) and (x₂, y₂ ) then the midpoint is

[ $\frac{1}{2}$ (x₁ + x₂ ), $\frac{1}{2}$ (y₁ + y₂ ) ]

Here (x₁, y₁ ) = C(4, 6) and (x₂, y₂ ) = D(- 1, - 1) , thus

midpoint = [ $\frac{1}{2}$ (4 - 1) , $\frac{1}{2}$ (6 - 1 ) ] = (0.5(3), 0.5(5) ) = (1.5, 2.5 )