1.a) A triangle has vertices with coordinates X(4, 3), Y(0, 5), and Z(-4, -3). Determine the coordinates of the MIDPOINT of side YZ.

Answer 1

x_m = (x₁ + x₂) / 2

y_m = (y₁ + y₂ ) / 2

Plug in the coordinates of the 2 endpoints of YZ:

x₁ = 0

y₁ = 5

x₂ = -4

y₂ = -3