When finding the midpoint, what math are you doing?

Question

A. Finding the average of the x coordinates and the y coordinates
B. Multiplying the x and y coordinates
C. Finding the distance of the line
D. Taking the square root of the x and y coordinates

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Finding the average of the x coordinates and the y coordinates

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

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

This calculation involves averaging the x-coordinates and averaging the y-coordinates.