Question

Two end points of a line segment are (2, 8) and (-4, -8). What are the coordinates of the point on the line through which its bisector passes?
Answer

Answer 1

This is a communications check. The bisector intersects the segment at the midpoint. Can you find the midpoint?

Answer 2

Can you tell me the midpoint formula ?

Answer 3

The midpoint of a segment joining (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is \[M=(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2})\]

Answer 4

Is it -1 ,0 ?

Answer 5

Don't forget the parentheses around your ordered pair.

Answer 6

Nice work. Do math every day.

Answer 7

Thank You !

Answer 8

No sweat.