Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment with the given endpoints A (-5,9), B (5,7)
A.(-5,1)
B.(2,6)
C.(0,8)
D.(15,5)

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is option C

Step-by-step explanation:

The midpoint M of two endpoints of a line segment can be found by using the formula

$M = ( \frac{x1 + x2}{2} , \: \frac{y1 + y2}{2} )$

where

(x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) are the points

From the question the points are

A (-5,9), B (5,7)

The midpoint is

$M = ( \frac{ - 5 + 5}{2} \: , \: \frac{9 + 7}{2} ) \\ = ( \frac{0}{2} \: , \: \frac{16}{2} )$

We have the final answer as

( 0 , 8)

Hope this helps you