What is the midpoint of a line segment that begins at the origin (0, 0) and has its endpoint at (-5, -12)?

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crimeas [40]3 years ago

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Answer:

The midpoint is (-2.5, -6)

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the x coordinate of the midpoint, average the x coordinates of the endpoints

(0+-5)/2 = -5/2 = -2.5

To find the y coordinate of the midpoint, average the y coordinates of the endpoints

(0+-12)/2 = -12/2 = -6

The midpoint is (-2.5, -6)

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