On a number line, point A corresponds to 5, and point B corresponds to -11. Determine the midpoint of segment AB.

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Answer 1

First solve for lengths. The absolute value of the line segment is 16 units. So to get to a midpoint you must move 8 units along the axis.

 

-11 plus 8 equals - 3 which is the midpoint as denoted from the axis of segment AB.