Question

What is the midpoint of the long segment with endpoints (-2,-2) and(4,6)

Answer 1

The formula of a midpoint:

$\left(\dfrac{x_1+x_2}{2};\ \dfrac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)$

We have the points (-2, -2) and (4, 6). Substitute:

$\x=\dfrac{-2+4}{2}=\dfrac{2}{2}=1\\\\y=\dfrac{-2+6}{2}=\dfrac{4}{2}=2$

Answer: (1, 2).