Question

calculate midpoint m of segment ab

Answer 1

To calculate the midpoint \( M \) of a segment defined by two endpoints \( A(x_1, y_1) \) and \( B(x_2, y_2) \), you can use the midpoint formula:

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

Simply plug in the coordinates of points \( A \) and \( B \):

1. \( x_1 \) and \( y_1 \) are the coordinates for point \( A \).
2. \( x_2 \) and \( y_2 \) are the coordinates for point \( B \).

For example, if point \( A \) is (2, 3) and point \( B \) is (4, 7):

\[
M = \left( \frac{2 + 4}{2}, \frac{3 + 7}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{6}{2}, \frac{10}{2} \right) = (3, 5)
\]

So, the midpoint \( M \) would be (3, 5). If you provide specific coordinates for points \( A \) and \( B \), I can calculate the midpoint for you.