Find the midpoint of the line segment with the given endpoints - Show Work

Question

(8,-10), (-1,-6)

Answer 1

x_m = (x₁ + x₂) / 2 = [8+(-1)]/2 = 7/2

 

y_m = (y₁ + y₂) / 2 = [-10+(-6)]/2 = -16/2 = -8

 

The mid point coordinates are (7/2, -8) [easier to visualize as (3.5, -8)]