Using 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) of a line segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2). It is given by: M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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Find the midpoint of the line with endpoints (17,-4) and (20,1).

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(18.5, -1.5)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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Given endpoint (11,7) and midpoint (-7,-8), find the other endpoint.

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(-25,-23)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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Given endpoint (-1,7) and midpoint (-13,13), find the other endpoint.

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(-25, 19)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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Find the midpoint of the line with endpoints (-15, -6) and (-12, 3).

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(-13.5, -1.5)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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Find the midpoint of the line with endpoints (5, 19) and (4,-17).

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(4.5, 1)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What does the midpoint represent in a geometric context?

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The midpoint represents the point that is exactly halfway between two endpoints on a line segment.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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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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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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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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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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If one endpoint is (3,4) and the midpoint is (5,6), what is the other endpoint?

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(7,8)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6