Math  /  Geometry

QuestionFind the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints (6,9)(-6,9) and (6,2)(6,2).
The midpoint of the segment is \square (Simplify your answer. Type an ordered pair.)

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The midpoint of a segment in a 2-dimensional coordinate system can be found using the midpoint formula.
2. The endpoints of the segment are given as (6,9)(-6, 9) and (6,2)(6, 2).

STEP 2

1. Identify the formula for the midpoint of a segment in the coordinate plane.
2. Substitute the given endpoints into the formula.
3. Simplify to find the coordinates of the midpoint.

STEP 3

Identify the formula for the midpoint of a segment in the coordinate plane.
The midpoint formula is:
(x1+x22,y1+y22) \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)
where (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) are the coordinates of the endpoints of the segment.

STEP 4

Substitute the given endpoints (6,9)(-6, 9) and (6,2)(6, 2) into the midpoint formula.
(6+62,9+22) \left( \frac{-6 + 6}{2}, \frac{9 + 2}{2} \right)

STEP 5

Simplify the expression to find the coordinates of the midpoint.
(02,112)=(0,112) \left( \frac{0}{2}, \frac{11}{2} \right) = \left( 0, \frac{11}{2} \right)
The midpoint of the segment is (0,112)\left( 0, \frac{11}{2} \right).

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