what is the midpoint of a line segment with the endpoints (8, -3) and (-5, -9)?
A (2.5, -7)
B (1.5, -6)
C (-7, 2.5)
D (-6, 1.5)

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Answer:

The answer to your question is B. (1.5, -6)

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

A (8, -3)

B (-5, -9)

Formula

Xm = [tex]\frac{x1 + x2}{2}[/tex]

Ym = [tex]\frac{y1 + y2}{2}[/tex]

Substitution

x1 = 8    x2 = -5

                     Xm = [tex]\frac{8 - 5}{2} = \frac{3}{2}[/tex]

y1 = -3   y2 = -9

                     Ym = [tex]\frac{-3 - 9}{2} = \frac{-12}{2} = -6[/tex]

Midpoint = (3/2, -6) = (1.5, -6)

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