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OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the coordinates of the midpoint or the segments with the given endpoints. S(-3,3) and T(-8,6)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

midpoint ( average x, average y) average=(n1+n2)/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats n?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just a variable

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im confused. so how do I find the midpoint?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

basically start by looking at the x component -3 and -8 how would you find the middle number between those 2 numbers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

average them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right now look at the y component 3 and 6 the middle number is ______?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the midpoint is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4.5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i meant combine the x and y averages into a coordinate

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh (-5.5,4.5)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is only true for a straight line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh i see

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