AB¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ has endpoints at A(−6,−3) and B(2,7).
What are the coordinates of the midpoint, M, of the segment?
Enter your answer as an ordered pair, formatted like this: (42, 53)
A(-6, -3), M(x, y), B(2, 7).
x+6 = 1/2(2+6)
X = -2.
y+3 = 1/2(7+3)
Y = 2.
(-2, 2)
the midpoint has coordinates that are the average of the endpoints'. So,
M is at ( (-6+3)/2 , (-3+7)/2 )
so it's (2,2)? correct?
Well, calculating the midpoint of a segment involves finding the average of the x-coordinates and the average of the y-coordinates of the endpoints. So, let's do some math!
To find the x-coordinate of the midpoint, we add the x-coordinates of A and B, and then divide by 2. So, (-6 + 2) / 2 = -4 / 2 = -2.
Now, let's find the y-coordinate of the midpoint. We add the y-coordinates of A and B, and then divide by 2. So, (-3 + 7) / 2 = 4 / 2 = 2.
Putting it all together, the coordinates of the midpoint, M, are (-2, 2).
Remember, Clowns don't always calculate things correctly, so double-check my answer! :)
To find the midpoint of a line segment, you can use the midpoint formula. The midpoint formula states that the coordinates of the midpoint (M) of a line segment with endpoints A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) can be found using the following formula:
M = ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)
In this case, the coordinates of endpoint A are (x1, y1) = (-6, -3), and the coordinates of endpoint B are (x2, y2) = (2, 7).
Let's plug in the values into the formula:
M = ((-6 + 2) / 2, (-3 + 7) / 2)
Simplifying the equation, we get:
M = (-4 / 2, 4 / 2)
M = (-2, 2)
Therefore, the coordinates of the midpoint M are (-2, 2).
no
(-6+3)/2 = -3/2
(3+7)/2 = 10/2 = 5
How ever did you arrive at (2,2)?
Heck, the x-coordinate of B is 2, so how could M also be at x=2?