Solve the problem.
-If (2, -5)is the endpoint of a line segment, and (1, -10)is its midpoint, find the other endpoint.
A)(0, -15)
B)(0, 0)
C)(4, 5)
D)(-8, -7)

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The midpoint formula is (x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2 = midpoint. Given one endpoint (2, -5) and the midpoint (1, -10), we can find the other endpoint by solving for x2 and y2. For x: 2 + x2 = 2*1, so x2 = 0. For y: -5 + y2 = 2*(-10), so y2 = -15. Thus, the other endpoint is (0, -15).

Solve the Problem. -If (2, -5)is the Endpoint of a Line Segment, and Line