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**Mathematics Problem: Analyzing Distance and Midpoint**

For the points \( P(-17, -7) \) and \( Q(-12, -8) \):

1. **Find the distance** \( d(P, Q) \).
2. Determine the **coordinates of the midpoint** \( M \) of the segment \( PQ \).

**Explanation:**

- **Distance between Two Points:**
  The distance \( d \) between two points \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) can be calculated using the distance formula:
  \[
  d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}
  \]

- **Midpoint of a Segment:**
  The midpoint \( M(x, y) \) of a segment connecting two points \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) is given by:
  \[
  M(x, y) = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)
  \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Mathematics Problem: Analyzing Distance and Midpoint** For the points \( P(-17, -7) \) and \( Q(-12, -8) \): 1. **Find the distance** \( d(P, Q) \). 2. Determine the **coordinates of the midpoint** \( M \) of the segment \( PQ \). **Explanation:** - **Distance between Two Points:** The distance \( d \) between two points \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) can be calculated using the distance formula: \[ d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \] - **Midpoint of a Segment:** The midpoint \( M(x, y) \) of a segment connecting two points \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) is given by: \[ M(x, y) = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right) \]
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