Question

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment joining the points A(4, 6) and B(−2, 2).

Answer 1

Let A(4, 6) ≡ (x₁, y₁), B(−2, 2) ≡ (x₂, y₂)

Co-ordinates of midpoint

= `((x_1 + x_2)/2, (y_1 + y_2)/2)`

= `((4 - 2)/2, (6 + 2)/2)`

= (1, 4)