Question

find the midpoint, m, of \\(\overline{ab}\\).\\(a = (-7, 9)\\) \\(b = (-5, 3)\\)\\(m = (-6, \square ?)\\)\\(m = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \
ight)\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coordinates

$A(x_1,y_1)=(-7,9)$, $B(x_2,y_2)=(-5,3)$

Step2: Calculate y-coordinate of midpoint

$y_M=\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}=\frac{9+3}{2}=6$

Answer:

6