Question

The mid point of the line segment joining the points (p, 2) and (3, 6) is (2, q). Find the numerical values of a and b. 

Answer 1

AC : CB = 1 : 1

Coordinates of C are , 

C (2 , q) = C `(("p" + 3)/2 , (2 + 6)/2)`

`2 = ("p" + 3)/2` , q = 4

4 = p + 3 , q = 4

p = 1 , q = 4

the values of p and q are 1 and 4 respectively.