If (-1,3) is the midpoint of segment PQ and the coordinates of P are (-8,3) , find the coordinates of Q .
A) (6,3)
B) (-8,3)
C) (3,-3)
D) (3,6)
E) (-1,-3)

Name: If (-1,3) is the midpoint of segment PQ and the coordinates of P are (-8,3) , find the coordinates of Q . A) (6,3) B) (-8,3) C) (3,-3) D) (3,6) E) (-1,-3)
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The midpoint formula is $\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}$. Given (-1,3) as the midpoint and (-8,3) as one endpoint, solving for the other endpoint gives (6,3).

If (-1,3) Is the Midpoint of Segment PQ and the Coordinates