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If point Q is the midpoint of segment
AM, find midpoint Q.
(1 point)
• Q is located at (-9, -8).
• Q is located at (1.5, - 0.5).
• Q is located at (-2.5, 3.5).
• Q is located at (12, 7).
Ignore the extra numbers

1 answer

To find the midpoint \( Q \) of the segment \( AM \), you can use the midpoint formula:

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

Where \( (x_1, y_1) \) are the coordinates of point \( A \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) are the coordinates of point \( M \).

From your input:

  • Point \( A \) is at \( (5, 2) \)
  • Point \( M \) is at \( (-2, -3) \)

Now, applying the midpoint formula:

\[ Q = \left( \frac{5 + (-2)}{2}, \frac{2 + (-3)}{2} \right) \]

Calculating the x-coordinate:

\[ Q_x = \frac{5 - 2}{2} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \]

Calculating the y-coordinate:

\[ Q_y = \frac{2 - 3}{2} = \frac{-1}{2} = -0.5 \]

Thus, the midpoint \( Q \) is located at:

\[ Q = (1.5, -0.5) \]

So the correct answer is: Q is located at (1.5, -0.5).