Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints (8, -7) and (-9,8)​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\displaystyle (\frac{-1}{2},\frac{1}{2})$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinate Planes

• Coordinates (x, y)

Midpoint Formula: $\displaystyle (\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2},\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2})$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (8, -7)

Point (-9, 8)

Step 2: Find Midpoint

1. Substitute in points [Midpoint Formula]:                                                         $\displaystyle (\frac{8 - 9}{2},\frac{-7 + 8}{2})$
2. [Order of Operations] Evaluate:                                                                      $\displaystyle (\frac{-1}{2},\frac{1}{2})$