Find the midpoint of the line segment that connects the given points.
-$( 0 , - 2 )$ and $( 9,6 )$
A) $\left( - \frac { 9 } { 2 } , - 4 \right)$
B) $( - 9 , - 8 )$
C) $\left( \frac { 9 } { 2 } , 2 \right)$
D) $( 9,4 )$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The midpoint formula is given by
$$(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2})$$
Substituting the given points, we get
$$(\frac{0+9}{2},\frac{-2+6}{2})=(\frac{9}{2},\frac{4}{2})=(\frac{9}{2},2)$$
Hence, the answer is C.

Find the Midpoint of the Line Segment That Connects the Given