Find an equation for the perpendicular bisector of the line segment whose endpoints are (-3, 2) and (9, 8).

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Let we have line AB

coordinates of point A = (-3,2)

Coordinates of point B = (9,8)

Perpendicular bisector of line AB is RS. perpendicular to line AB .

And intersect AB on its mid point.

Therefore mid point of AB lies on perpendicular bisector of AB. That is on RS.

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