Question

Write the midpoint of the segment as an order pair.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. (3, 5)

2. (1/2, 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment, find the average of the x-coordinates of the endpoints and the average of the y-coordinates of the endpoints.

1. (1, 2) and (5, 8)

x-coordinate of midpoint = (1 + 5)/2 = 6/2 = 3

y-coordinate of midpoint = (2 + 8)/2 = 10/2 = 5

Midpoint: (3, 5)

2. (0, 1) and (1, 7)

x-coordinate of midpoint = (0 + 1)/2 = 1/2

y-coordinate of midpoint = (1 + 7)/2 = 8/2 = 4

Midpoint: (1/2, 4)