Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints.

M(–2, 1) and O(–3, 2)

Question

Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints.

M(–2, 1) and O(–3, 2)

mathmale · Answer

One of the easier approaches to answering this question involves applying the midpoint formula(s).  Are you familiar with those formulas?

If so, type out the formula for the midpoint between the 2 given x-values.

anonymous · Answer

I used a formula to help me, I'm working out the numbers now.

anonymous · Answer

(-0.5,0.5)

mathmale · Answer

Think:  what is the number precisely half-way between x=-2 and x=-3?  It's not -0.5.

The Midpoint Formula for x is as follows:

$$\frac{ x _{1}+x _{2} }{ 2 }.$$

Would you please take the 2 given x-coordinates and substitute them into this formula?  What is the midpoint's x-component?