Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. (-8,-6) and (2, -10)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x-coordinate of midpoint:  is -8 + (2 - [-8]), or -8 + 10/2, or - 8+ 5, or x = -3.

y-coordinate of midpoint:  notice that the distance from -6 to -10 is 4; the y-coordinate of the midpoint is found by starting with -6 and adding 4/2:  -4

The midpoint is (-3, -4)