How do you find the midpoint of (1, -2), (4, -1)?

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May 20, 2016

The midpoint = ( 5) /2 , ( -3)/2

Explanation:

(1 , -2) = color(blue)(x_1 , y_1
(4, -1) = color(blue)(x_2 , y_2

The midpoint is calculated using formula:

Midpoint =(color(blue)((x_1 + x_2) / 2 , (y_1 + y_2) / 2) )

= ( 1+4) /2 , ( -2 + (-1))/2

= (( 5) /2 , ( -3)/2)

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