Question

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what is the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (-4, -3) and (7, -5)?
a. (-3.5, 1)
b. (1, -3.5)
c. (1.5, -4)
d. (-4, 1.5)

Explanation:

Step1: Use the midpoint formula

The midpoint formula is \((\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2})\), where \((x_1,y_1)=(-4,-3)\) and \((x_2,y_2)=(7,-5)\).

Step2: Calculate the x - coordinate of the midpoint

\(\frac{-4 + 7}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=1.5\)

Step3: Calculate the y - coordinate of the midpoint

\(\frac{-3+( - 5)}{2}=\frac{-3 - 5}{2}=\frac{-8}{2}=-4\)
So the midpoint is \((1.5,-4)\)

Answer:

C. (1.5, -4)