Question

what is the coordinate of the midpoint of \\(\overline{de}\\)?
write your answer as an integer or a decimal, or mixed number in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coordinates of D and E

Point D is at -4, point E is at 1.

Step2: Use midpoint formula

Midpoint formula for two points \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) is \( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2} \). Substitute \( x_1 = -4 \), \( x_2 = 1 \):
\( \frac{-4 + 1}{2} = \frac{-3}{2} = -1.5 \)

Answer:

-1.5