Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points P1 and P2.
- = (3, 4); = (1, 8)
A)(2, 6)
B)(4, 12)
C)(2, -4)
D)(6, 2)

Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points P1 and P2.
- = (3, 4);  = (1, 8)
A)(2, 6) 
B)(4, 12) 
C)(2, -4) 
D)(6, 2)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the midpoint, we take the average of the x-coordinates and the average of the y-coordinates of the two points:

Midpoint = ((3+1)/2, (4+8)/2) = (2,6)

Therefore, the answer is choice A. Using the midpoint formula, we have:
Midpoint = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2)
Midpoint = ((3 + 1)/2, (4 + 8)/2)
Midpoint = (2, 6)

Find the Midpoint of the Line Segment Joining the Points