Question

Find the midpoint
(7,9)(-2,-5)

Answer 1

To find the midpoint of the two points \((7, 9)\) and \((-2, -5)\), you can use the midpoint formula:

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

Here, \((x_1, y_1) = (7, 9)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (-2, -5)\).

Now, plug in the values:

\[
\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{7 + (-2)}{2}, \frac{9 + (-5)}{2} \right)
\]
\[
= \left( \frac{7 - 2}{2}, \frac{9 - 5}{2} \right)
\]
\[
= \left( \frac{5}{2}, \frac{4}{2} \right)
\]
\[
= \left( \frac{5}{2}, 2 \right)
\]

Thus, the midpoint of the points \((7, 9)\) and \((-2, -5)\) is \(\left( \frac{5}{2}, 2 \right)\).