Question

6. Point T is the midpoint of segment SV. If S( 8. ?) and V(4,3), what is the midpoint of segment TV?

Answer 1

S( -8, 7)

V( 4, 3)

Midpoint is given by the formula;

$(x_m,y_m)=(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\text{ }\frac{y_{1+}y_2}{2})$

From the question;

x₁= -8 y₁=7 x₂ = 4 y₂=3

substituting the values into the formula;

$(x_m,y_m)=(\frac{-8+4}{2},\text{ }\frac{7+3}{2})$

evaluate

$(x_m,y_m)=(\frac{4}{2}\text{ ,}\frac{10}{2})$$(x_m,y_m)=(2,\text{ 5)}$

The midpoint is (2, 5)