Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with the given endpoints. (5.1,5.71) and (6,3.6).

Answer 1

Answer:

The coordinates of the midpoint are (5.55,4.655)

Step-by-step explanation:

Midpoint

The midpoint (xm,ym) of a segment defined by points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is calculated as follows:

$\displaystyle x_m=\frac{x_1+x_2}{2}$

$\displaystyle y_m=\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}$

We are given the points (5.1 , 5.71) and (6 , 3.6). The coordinates of the midpoint are:

$\displaystyle x_m=\frac{5.1+6}{2}=\frac{11.1}{2}=5.55$

$\displaystyle y_m=\frac{5.71+3.6}{2}=\frac{ 9.31}{2}=4.655$

The coordinates of the midpoint are (5.55,4.655)