Question

Find the midpoint
(-2,0)(-5,-1)

Answer 1

To find the midpoint of the points \((-2, 0)\) and \((-5, -1)\), you can use the midpoint formula:

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

Here, \((x_1, y_1) = (-2, 0)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (-5, -1)\). Plugging in the coordinates:

\[
\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{-2 + (-5)}{2}, \frac{0 + (-1)}{2} \right)
\]

Calculating the x-coordinate:

\[
\frac{-2 - 5}{2} = \frac{-7}{2} = -3.5
\]

Calculating the y-coordinate:

\[
\frac{0 - 1}{2} = \frac{-1}{2} = -0.5
\]

Putting it together, the midpoint is:

\[
\left( -3.5, -0.5 \right)
\]

Thus, the midpoint is **\((-3.5, -0.5)\)**.