Question

the endpoints of GH (line above with no arrows) are G(-3, 0) and H(7, -8). Find the coordinates of the midpoint M.

Answer 1

Step 1: Let's recall the formula for the midpoint of a line segment, knowing the endpoints.

$\text{Midpoint = (x}_2+\frac{x_1}{2},y_2+\frac{y_1}{2)}$

Step 2: Replacing with the values we know, we have then:

Midpoint = (7 + -3/2, -8 + 0/2)

Midpoint = (4/2, -8/2)

Midpoint = (2, -4)

Step 3: The coordinates of the midpoint M are (2, -4)