Chapter 9.5, Problem 32E

To determine

Tofind:Midpoint of segment with given points.

Answer to Problem 32E

  $M=\left(10.2,5.2\right)$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  $\begin{array}{l}\left(x_1,y_1\right)=\left(17.4,9.1\right)\\ \left(x_2,y_2\right)=\left(3,1.3\right)\end{array}$

Concept Used:

Midpoint of two points - $M=\left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)$

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}M=\left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)\\ \Rightarrow M=\left(\frac{17.4+3}{2},\frac{9.1+1.3}{2}\right)\\ \Rightarrow M=\left(\frac{20.4}{2},\frac{10.4}{2}\right)\\ \Rightarrow M=\left(10.2,5.2\right)\end{array}$