Question

find the midpoint of AB if A(-3,8) and B(-7,-6)

Answer 1

In order to determine the coordinates of a midpoint, the formula used is:

M(x,y) = ((x₁+x₂)/2 , (y₁+y₂)/2)

Plugging in the values from the given points,

M(x,y) = ((-3-7)/2 , (8-6)/2)

M(x,y) = (-5 , 1)

The coordinates of the midpoint are (-5,1)