BC has endpoints B(5,9) and C(-4,-3). Find the coordinates of the midpoint of BC.
4,3 isn't even an option on the test O_O
To find the coordinates of the midpoint of line segment BC, we can use the midpoint formula. The midpoint formula states that the coordinates of the midpoint (M) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are given by:
M = ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)
In this case, the coordinates of point B are (5, 9), and the coordinates of point C are (-4, -3).
Let's use the midpoint formula to find the coordinates of the midpoint of BC:
x = (5 + -4) / 2 = 1 / 2 = 0.5
y = (9 + -3) / 2 = 6 / 2 = 3
Therefore, the coordinates of the midpoint M of BC are (0.5, 3).