Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for finding the midpoint of two coordinates is expressed as;
M(X,Y) = 
Given the coordinates c(-4,5) and d(-1,-4), x1 = -4, y1 = 5, x2 = -1 and y2 = -4.
For the X coordinate of the midpoint
X = x1+x2/2
X = -4+(-1)/2
X = -4-1/2
X = -5/2
X = -2.5
Similarly for Y:
Y = y1+y2/2
Y = 5+(-4)/2
Y = 5-4/2
Y = 1/2
Y = 0.5
Hence the midpoint coordinate of C(-4,5) and D (-1,-4) is (-2.5, 0.5)
Rewrite it in the form a^2 - b^2, where a = 2x and b = 5
(2x)^2 - 5^2
Use the Difference o Squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)
<u>(2x + 5)(2x - 5) </u>
Add 8 to both sides
2x = 28
Divide 2 to both sides
Solution: x = 14
Answer:
2 and 6, 1 and 5
Step-by-step explanation: