Question

5. The point (-2,-3) is the mid point of the line segment joining P (6,5) and Q (a,b). Find the value of a and the value of b.
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Answer 1

Answer:

P(6,b−2),Q=(−2,4)

midpoint of PQ is (2,−3)

x=2 y=−3

y=

2

y

1

+y

2

, Acording to midpoint formula

−3=

2

b−2+4

−6=b+2

∴b=−8