Chapter 4.7, Problem 49SR

To determine

The midpoint of the segment.

Answer to Problem 49SR

  $M=\left(-7.5,3.5\right)$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given end points are:

  $\begin{array}{l}A=\left(-12,2\right)\\ C=\left(-3,5\right)\end{array}$

Calculation:

The midpoint of the segment will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}M=\left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)\\ M=\left(\frac{-12-3}{2},\frac{2+5}{2}\right)\\ M=\left(-7.5,3.5\right)\end{array}$