Midpoint Formula

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What is the Midpoint Formula?

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The Midpoint Formula is used to find the midpoint (M) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) in a coordinate plane. It is given by: M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

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Find the midpoint of the points (4, -1) and (2, -7).

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(3, -4)

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What is the midpoint of the line segment connecting (8, -9) and (0, 5)?

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(4, -2)

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Calculate the midpoint of the points (3, -1) and (8, -6).

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(5.5, -3.5)

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If the points are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), how do you calculate the x-coordinate of the midpoint?

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The x-coordinate of the midpoint is calculated as (x1 + x2)/2.

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If the points are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), how do you calculate the y-coordinate of the midpoint?

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The y-coordinate of the midpoint is calculated as (y1 + y2)/2.

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What is the significance of the midpoint in geometry?

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The midpoint is significant as it represents the exact center point of a line segment, dividing it into two equal parts.

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How do you find the midpoint of a horizontal line segment?

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For a horizontal line segment, the y-coordinates are the same, so the midpoint is found by averaging the x-coordinates.

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How do you find the midpoint of a vertical line segment?

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For a vertical line segment, the x-coordinates are the same, so the midpoint is found by averaging the y-coordinates.

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What is the midpoint of the points (-1, 3) and (3, 4)?

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(1, 3.5)