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QuestionFind the midpoint of the segment with endpoints (2,3)(-2,3) and (5,3)(5,-3).

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The endpoints of the segment are (-,3) and (5,-3). . We are working in a Cartesian coordinate system.

STEP 2

The formula to find the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (x1,y1)(x1, y1) and (x2,y2)(x2, y2) in a Cartesian coordinate system is given byMidpoint=(x1+x22,y1+y22)Midpoint = \left(\frac{x1 + x2}{2}, \frac{y1 + y2}{2}\right)

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for the endpoints into the midpoint formula.
Midpoint=(2+52,3+(3)2)Midpoint = \left(\frac{-2 +5}{2}, \frac{3 + (-3)}{2}\right)

STEP 4

Calculate the x-coordinate of the midpoint.
xmid=2+2=32=1.x_{mid} = \frac{-2 +}{2} = \frac{3}{2} =1.

STEP 5

Calculate the y-coordinate of the midpoint.
ymid=3+(3)2=02=0y_{mid} = \frac{3 + (-3)}{2} = \frac{0}{2} =0

STEP 6

So, the midpoint of the segment with endpoints (-2,3) and (5,-3) is (1.5,0).

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