Question

Find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points A = (-5, 7) and B = (-1, -5).

Answer 1

Answer:

M = (-3,1)

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to find the midpoint M of the line segment joining the points

A = (-5,7) and B = (-1, -5)

The mid point of the line segment joining the points (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂) is given by :

$M=(\dfrac{x_1+x_2}{2},\dfrac{y_1+y_2}{2})\\\\M=(\dfrac{-5+(-1)}{2},\dfrac{7+(-5)}{2})\\\\M=(-3,1)$

Hence, the required point is (-3,1).