The coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment with end points (3, -1) and (1, -5) is?
- (1, 3)
- (2, -3)
- (-1, 2)
- None of these
Explanation
To find the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂), use the formula:
Midpoint = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2)
Given endpoints:
(3, -1) and (1, -5)
Plug in the values:
Midpoint = ((3 + 1)/2, (-1 + (-5))/2)
= ((4)/2, (-6)/2)
= (2, -3)
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