To find the midpoint \( M \) of the line segment with endpoints \( K(2.6, -15.1) \) and \( L(16.2, -8.6) \), you can use the midpoint formula:
\[ M = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right) \]
Here, \( (x_1, y_1) = (2.6, -15.1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) = (16.2, -8.6) \).
Calculating the x-coordinate of the midpoint:
\[ x_M = \frac{2.6 + 16.2}{2} = \frac{18.8}{2} = 9.4 \]
Calculating the y-coordinate of the midpoint:
\[ y_M = \frac{-15.1 + (-8.6)}{2} = \frac{-23.7}{2} = -11.85 \]
Therefore, the coordinates of the midpoint \( M \) are:
\[ M(9.4, -11.85) \]
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