Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment connecting points (–3, –6) and (2, 5). In your final answer, include the formula and calculations that you used to find the midpoint.

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rosalina134 · Answer

@angel @563blackghost Can either of you guys help me?

Shadow · Answer

There is a formula for this. Do you know it?

rosalina134 · Answer

No..I know I did a problem like this a few questions back and I used the distance formula for it.. I don't know if this one would have the same concept though <_<

Shadow · Answer

$$M = ( \frac{ x _{1} + x _{2}}{ 2 } , \frac{ y _{1} + y _{2} }{ 2 })$$

Shadow · Answer

Where M = the midpoint between the two points

rosalina134 · Answer

I think the midpoint of (-3,-6) and (2,5) would be -1/2 if I am doing my math correctly...

Shadow · Answer

For both x and y?

rosalina134 · Answer

I believe so... I'm sorry if its not. I'm very suckish when it comes to geometry :/

Shadow · Answer

No, you got it correct

Shadow · Answer

After identifying the formula, it's just PEMDAS from there.

rosalina134 · Answer

Could you walk me thru it? i hate to ask. I just don't wanna get it wrong...

Shadow · Answer

How so...?