BC has endpoints at B(–5, 10) and C(14, –14). Find the midpoint M of BC.
Write the coordinates as decimals or integers.
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To find the midpoint M of BC, we can use the midpoint formula:
M = ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)
Substitute the coordinates of B and C into the formula:
M = ((-5 + 14) / 2, (10 + (-14)) / 2)
M = (9 / 2, -4 / 2)
M = (4.5, -2)
Therefore, the midpoint M of BC is (4.5, -2).