What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (-1,7) and (3,-3)

Question

line segments midpoint geometry 

Answer 1

to find the midpoint, add the x-coordinates together and divide by 2 and add the 2 y-coordinates together and divide by 2

 

(    -1 + 3    ,    7 + (-3)      )

     ---------     ------------

         2                 2

(1,2) is the midpoint