Question

the midpoint formula practice
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given that a is the midpoint of line segment \\( \overline { m b } \\), find the value of a.
(1 point)
point a lies at \\( \square \\) on the number line.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the coordinates of \(M\) and \(B\)

From the number - line, the coordinate of \(M\) is \(5\) and the coordinate of \(B\) is \(9\).

Step2: Use the mid - point formula

The mid - point formula for two points \(x_1\) and \(x_2\) on a number line is \(A=\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}\). Here \(x_1 = 5\) (coordinate of \(M\)) and \(x_2=9\) (coordinate of \(B\)).

$$A=\frac{5 + 9}{2}$$

$$A=\frac{14}{2}$$

Answer:

\(7\)