Points R and S are located in a standard (x, y) coordinate
plane. If R has coordinates (7, –3) and S has coordinates
(5, 7), what are the coordinates of the midpoint between
R and S?
F.
(2, 6)
G.
(2, –6)
H.
(6, 2)
J.
(6, 4)
K.
(12, 4)
To find the coordinates of the midpoint between R and S, we average the x-coordinates and the y-coordinates separately.
Midpoint x-coordinate: (7 + 5) / 2 = 12 / 2 = 6
Midpoint y-coordinate: (-3 + 7) / 2 = 4 / 2 = 2
Therefore, the coordinates of the midpoint between R and S are (6, 2) which corresponds to answer choice H.