The vertices of the trapezoid are J(4m, 4n), K(4q, 4n), M(4p, 0), and L(0, 0). Find the midpoint of the midsegment of the trapezoid.

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mathstudent55 · Answer

Once again, start with a figure.
Plot the trapezoid in a coordinate plane.

anonymous · Answer

i did plot , only thing im not familiar with midpoint and midsegment

mathstudent55 · Answer

The midsegment of a trapezoid is a segment that has as endpoints the midpoints of the non-parallel sides.

mathstudent55 · Answer

Example:
Trapezoid ABCD with parallel sides AD and BC.
AD BC
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mathstudent55 · Answer

M is the midpoint of side AB.
N is the midpoint of side CD.
Then segment MN is the midsegment of trapezoid ABCD.
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anonymous · Answer

oooooooooo okayyyyy lol , let me try again

anonymous · Answer

im kinda lost-_-

mathstudent55 · Answer

First, we plot the easiest point, point L.

mathstudent55 · Answer

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