Question

whats the midpoint of (-3, 7) (9, -2)

Answer 1

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

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

For the points \((-3, 7)\) and \((9, -2)\):

- \(x_1 = -3\)
- \(y_1 = 7\)
- \(x_2 = 9\)
- \(y_2 = -2\)

Now plug these values into the formula:

\[
\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{-3 + 9}{2}, \frac{7 + (-2)}{2} \right)
\]

Calculating each part:

1. For the x-coordinate:
\[
\frac{-3 + 9}{2} = \frac{6}{2} = 3
\]

2. For the y-coordinate:
\[
\frac{7 - 2}{2} = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5
\]

So, the midpoint is:

\[
(3, 2.5)
\]