Midpoint

Midpoint Formula

To calculate it:

Add both "x" coordinates,

and divide by 2

Add both "y" coordinates,

and divide by 2

Midpoint of a Line Segment

The midpoint is halfway between the two end points

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct midpoint formula given two endpoints (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂)?

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Given B (1, 9) and C (5, 3) are the endpoints of a line segment.

What is the midpoint M of that line segment?

M = ( , )

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers. (x , y)

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A line segment has the endpoints P (4, 6) and Q (2, 0).

Find the coordinates of its midpoint M.

M = ( , )

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers. (x , y)

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B (6, 8) and C (4, 8) are the endpoints of a line segment.

What is the midpoint M of that line segment?

M = ( , )

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers. (x, y)

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The midpoint M of JK has coordinates (4, 6).

Point J has coordinates (7, 2). Find the coordinates of point K.

K = ( , )

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers.

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UV has a midpoint at M(7, 4).

Point V is at (8, 0). Find the coordinates of point U.

U = ( , )

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following points is the midpoint of (2, 5) and (6, 13)?

• (4, 9)

• (3, 7)

• (5, 8)

• (7, 12)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following points is the midpoint of (-3, 2) and (1, -6)?

• (-1, -2)

• (0, -3)

• (-2, -2)

• (0, -4)

Multiple Choice

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

• (5,-2)
• (5,-3)
• (10,-6)
• (2,-2)

Multiple Choice

Find the midpoint of the segment with the endpoints:(4, 12) and (-6, 14)

• (-1, 13)
• (13, 1)
• (13, -1)
• (5, 13)