Question

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find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints.
(-1, -1) and (5, -5)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mid - point formula

For two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$, mid - point $M=(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2},\frac{y_1 + y_2}{2})$.

Step2: Substitute values

Here $x_1=-1,y_1=-1,x_2 = 5,y_2=-5$. So $M=(\frac{-1 + 5}{2},\frac{-1+( - 5)}{2})$.

Step3: Calculate coordinates

$M=(\frac{4}{2},\frac{-6}{2})=(2,-3)$.

Answer:

$(2,-3)$