How to Find the Midpoint

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a standardized math test question by finding the midpoint of a segment. It begins with an introduction to the problem, explaining that point S is the midpoint of segment RT, with given coordinates for points R and T. The tutorial then explains the concept of a midpoint, which is the average of the x and y coordinates of the endpoints. The instructor demonstrates the calculation process, adding the coordinates and dividing by two to find the midpoint. The video concludes with the final calculation and the correct answer choice.

What is the definition of a midpoint in a segment?

Given points R and T, how do you calculate the midpoint S?

What are the steps to find the y-coordinate of the midpoint?

If point R has coordinates (-11, -2) and point T has coordinates (-7, -4), what is the midpoint S?

Explain how to derive the final answer for the midpoint from the coordinates of points R and T.