FInd the midpoint of segment AB, with A (-1,-6) and B (-6, 5)

Question

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Answer 1

Calculate the midpoint of the segment by using formula : M = [(x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2], where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are end points of the segment.

The end points of the segment AB are A = (-1, -6) and B = (-6, 5).

To find the mid point of segment AB, substitute (x₁, y₁) = (-1, -6) and (x₂, y₂) = (-6, 5) in the above formula.

M = [{(- 1) + (- 6)}/2, {(- 6) + (5)}/2]

M = (- 7/2, - 1/2).