The North Campground (3,5) is midway between the North Point Overlook (1,y) and the Waterfall (x,1). How do I use the Midpoint Formula to find the values of x and y and justify each step? Please show steps.

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Answer 1 · 2015-12-23T21:52:38

Use the midpoint formula ...

Since the point (3,5) is the midpoint ...

#3=(1+x)/2# or #x=5#

#5=(y+1)/2# or #y=9#

hope that helped

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