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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Find the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (0, 2) and (-2, -8).

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(-1, -3)

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Find the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (0, -10) and (-6, -5).

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(-3, -7.5)

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Find the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (8, 6) and (1, 0).

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(4.5, 3)

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Find the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (-4, 4) and (-2, -7).

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(-3, -1.5)

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What is the significance of the midpoint in geometry?

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The midpoint divides a line segment into two equal parts and is equidistant from both endpoints.

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If the endpoints of a line segment are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), what are the coordinates of the midpoint?

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The coordinates of the midpoint are ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

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How do you find the x-coordinate of the midpoint?

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The x-coordinate of the midpoint is found by averaging the x-coordinates of the endpoints: (x1 + x2)/2.

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How do you find the y-coordinate of the midpoint?

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The y-coordinate of the midpoint is found by averaging the y-coordinates of the endpoints: (y1 + y2)/2.

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What is the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (2, 3) and (4, 7)?

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(3, 5)