Solve the problem.
-If (8, -6)is the endpoint of a line segment, and (4, -1)is its midpoint, find the other endpoint.
A)(0, 4)
B)(0, -11)
C)(16, -16)
D)(18, -14)

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The midpoint formula is (x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2. Given the midpoint (4, -1) and one endpoint (8, -6), we can find the other endpoint by solving the equations: 4 = (8 + x2)/2 and -1 = (-6 + y2)/2. Solving these gives x2 = 0 and y2 = 4, so the other endpoint is (0, 4).

Solve the Problem. -If (8, -6)is the Endpoint of a Line Segment, and Line