Question

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what is the midpoint between points (5, 2) and (-4, -3)?
(0.5, -0.5)
(4.5, 2.5)
(4.5, -0.5)
(0.5, 2.5)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the x - coordinate of the midpoint

The formula for the x - coordinate of the midpoint \(M_x=\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}\), where \(x_1 = 5\) and \(x_2=-4\).
\(M_x=\frac{5+( - 4)}{2}=\frac{5 - 4}{2}=\frac{1}{2}=0.5\)

Step2: Calculate the y - coordinate of the midpoint

The formula for the y - coordinate of the midpoint \(M_y=\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\), where \(y_1 = 2\) and \(y_2=-3\).
\(M_y=\frac{2+( - 3)}{2}=\frac{2 - 3}{2}=\frac{-1}{2}=-0.5\)

Answer:

\((0.5,-0.5)\)