Question

question 3 of 25 what is the midpoint of the segment below? (5, 6) (-4, -7) a. (0, 0) b. (0.5, 0.5) c. (-1, 1) d. (0.5, -0.5)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mid - point formula

The mid - point formula for two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is $(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2},\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2})$. Here, $x_1=-4,y_1 = - 7,x_2=5,y_2 = 6$.

Step2: Calculate x - coordinate of mid - point

$x=\frac{-4 + 5}{2}=\frac{1}{2}=0.5$.

Step3: Calculate y - coordinate of mid - point

$y=\frac{-7 + 6}{2}=\frac{-1}{2}=-0.5$.

Answer:

D. $(0.5,-0.5)$