Find the distance between the points P1(–1, 1) and P2(4, –4). Then, find the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment that has endpoints at P1 and P2. Round the values to two decimal places

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inowalst · Answer

First find the distance. If one point is -1,1 and the other is 4,-4, subtract x coordinates and y coordinates.

inowalst · Answer

-1-4 and 1-4
Tell me what you get.

anonymous · Answer

-5 and -3? @inowalst

inowalst · Answer

Right. So add those two..

anonymous · Answer

-8?

inowalst · Answer

Right, but we just use the number positive. So the distance between both points is 8.

inowalst · Answer

Now, I'm not sure about the second half of the question.

inowalst · Answer

@TheSmartOne

anonymous · Answer

well thanks for helping with the first part haha!

inowalst · Answer

You're welcome.