# mathematics

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment given its endpoints.
6. A(5, 8) and B(-1, -4)

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1. the midpoint is the average of the two ends.
So, the x-coordinate is (5-1)/2 = 4
Now you do the y-coordinate.

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2. 6. A(5, 8), M(x, y), B(-1, -4).
x-5 = 1/2(-1-5)
X = -3+5 = 2.

y-8 = 1/2(-4 -8)
Y = -6+8 = 2.

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3. (2,7) and (-6,-2)

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