The midpoint rule

This video tutorial explains how to find the midpoint of a line segment. It begins with examples of line segments parallel to the x-axis and y-axis, demonstrating how to calculate midpoints in each case. The tutorial then derives a general formula for finding the midpoint of any line segment, using algebraic expressions. The video concludes with a challenge to apply the midpoint rule to divide an object into three equal parts.

How can we find the midpoint of a line segment AB if A is located at (2, 4) and B at (6, 4)?

What are the coordinates of the midpoint C when A is (2, 2) and B is (2, 6)?

If point C is the midpoint of AB where A is (1, 2) and B is (5, 6), what are the coordinates of C?

Explain how to derive the formula for the midpoint of two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).

How would you deduce the point that divides an apple into three equal pieces?