Question

point A is at (-1,8) and point B is at (7,3) what is the midpoint of line segment AB
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Answer 1

Answer:

The formula of a midpoint of line segment AB:

(\dfrac{x_A+x_B}{2};\ \dfrac{y_A+y_B}{2})(

2

x

A

+x

B

;

2

y

A

+y

B

)

We have A(-1, 8) and B(7, 3). Substitute:

\begin{gathered}x=\dfrac{-1+7}{2}=\dfrac{6}{2}=3\\\\y=\dfrac{8+3}{2}=\dfrac{11}{2}=5.5\end{gathered}

x=

2

−1+7

=

2

6

=3

y=

2

8+3

=

2

11

=5.5