Question 2
2 pts
Use the midpoint formula to find the midpoint of the line segment AB. Show your work for
full credit.
Given (4,8) and B(14,-2)
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Answer:

[tex]M = (9,3)[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex](x_1,y_1) = (4,8)[/tex]

[tex](x_2,y_2) = (14,-2)[/tex]

Required

Find the midpoint (M)

The midpoint is calculated as follows:

[tex]M = (\frac{1}{2}(x_1+x_2),\frac{1}{2}(y_1+y_2))[/tex]

Substitute values for x's and y's

[tex]M = (\frac{1}{2}(4+14),\frac{1}{2}(8-2))[/tex]

[tex]M = (\frac{1}{2}(18),\frac{1}{2}(6))[/tex]

[tex]M = (\frac{1}{2}*18,\frac{1}{2}*6)[/tex]

[tex]M = (9,3)[/tex]

Hence, the midpoint is (9,3)