find the midpoint of the segment having the endpoint

Question

Find the midpoint of the segment having the endpoint

(-2,5) and (7,3)

 

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Answer 1

Midpoint formula = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2)

Substitute the points given into this formula.

Given (-2,5), (7,3)

Midpoint=((-2+7)/2, (5+3)/2)=(5/2,8/2)=(5/2,4)