Question

What is the midpoint of (-1.4,2.5) and (2.6,-1.5)

Answer 1

To find the midpoint of two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\), you can use the midpoint formula:

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

Given the points \((-1.4, 2.5)\) and \((2.6, -1.5)\):

- \(x_1 = -1.4\), \(y_1 = 2.5\)
- \(x_2 = 2.6\), \(y_2 = -1.5\)

Now we can substitute these values into the midpoint formula:

\[
\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{-1.4 + 2.6}{2}, \frac{2.5 - 1.5}{2} \right)
\]

Calculating the x-coordinate:

\[
\frac{-1.4 + 2.6}{2} = \frac{1.2}{2} = 0.6
\]

Calculating the y-coordinate:

\[
\frac{2.5 - 1.5}{2} = \frac{1.0}{2} = 0.5
\]

Therefore, the midpoint of the points \((-1.4, 2.5)\) and \((2.6, -1.5)\) is:

\[
\boxed{(0.6, 0.5)}
\]