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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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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How do you find the midpoint between two points?

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To find the midpoint between two points, add the x-coordinates together and divide by 2, then add the y-coordinates together and divide by 2.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the midpoint between (3, -1) and (8, -6)?

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(5.5, -3.5)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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If M(3,4) is the midpoint and A is (-1,6), what is B?

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B is (7,2).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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Find the midpoint of (4, 12) and (-6, 14).

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(-1, 13)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the midpoint between (3, -1) and (7, -5)?

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(5, -3)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the center of MN given M(3, -1) and N(7, -5)?

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(5, -3)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What does the midpoint represent in geometry?

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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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Can the midpoint be outside the endpoints?

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No, the midpoint is always located between the two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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What is the significance of the midpoint in real-life applications?

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The midpoint can represent the average location between two points, such as finding a meeting point.

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6