Question

When finding the midpoint, what math are you doing?(1 point) Responses Finding the average of the x coordinates and the y coordinates Finding the average of the x coordinates and the y coordinates Multiplying the x and y coordinates Multiplying the x and y coordinates Finding the distance of the line Finding the distance of the line Taking the square root of the x and y coordinates Taking the square root of the x and y coordinates

Answer 1

To find the midpoint between two points, you are **finding the average of the x coordinates and the y coordinates**.

The formula for the midpoint \(M\) between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is given by:

\[
M = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)
\]

So the correct response is: **Finding the average of the x coordinates and the y coordinates.**