How do you find the midpoint of (-4,-3),(4,-8)?

1 Answer
Mar 3, 2016

Pmid(0,112)

Explanation:

Let mid point be Pmid

Let first point be P1(x1,y1)(4,3)

Let second point be P2(x2,y2)(4,8)

Then Pmid=P2+P12..... ( mean value)

Pmid=(x2+x12,y2+y12)

Pmid=(4+(4)2,(8)+(3)2)=(0,112)

Tony B

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Something to think about

Using the mean value is more straightforward than using

P1+P2P12 which is the alternative.

Permit me to demonstrate just for the mid x value

Distance between is P2P1(x2x1)=(4(4))=+8
Count from P1 to xmid=+82=4

Actual x value is P1+4=4+4=0