triangle HKL has vertices H(-7,2) K(3,-4) and L(5,4). the midpoint of HL is M and the midpoint of LK is N. Determine and state the coordinates of points M and N. Justify the statement: MN is parallel to HK.

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jdoe0001 · Answer

$\bf \text{middle point of 2 points }\
\left(\cfrac{x_2 + x_1}{2}\quad ,\quad \cfrac{y_2 + y_1}{2} \right)$

to find M and N

is MN parallel to HK?   well, parallel lines have the same slope, so check their slope $\bf slope = m= \cfrac{rise}{run} \implies \cfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!!!!!!