Question

Find the coordinates M (x, y) of the midpoint of the line segment , given P (– 7, 3) and Q (5, – 9)

Answer 1

The midpoint of the line segment PQ is (-1, -3).

Midpoint formula:
$\frac{x_{1}+ x_{2} }{2}$ , $\frac{ y_{1} + y_{2} }{2}$

$\frac{-7+5}{2}$ , $\frac{3+(-9)}{2}$

$\frac{-2}{2}$ , $\frac{-6}{2}$

(-1, -3)