Math Problem Statement

Find the coordinates of the other endpoint of the​ segment, given its midpoint and one endpoint.​ (Hint: Let​ (x,y) be the unknown endpoint. Apply the midpoint​ formula, and solve the two equations for x and​ y.) midpoint ​(negative 10​,15​), endpoint ​(negative 9​,18​) Question content area bottom Part 1 The other endpoint is    enter your response here.

Solution

To find the coordinates of the other endpoint, let's denote the unknown endpoint as (x,y)(x, y).

Given:

  • Midpoint (xm,ym)=(10,15)(x_m, y_m) = (-10, 15)
  • Known endpoint (x1,y1)=(9,18)(x_1, y_1) = (-9, 18)

The midpoint formula is given by: (x1+x22,y1+y22)=(xm,ym)\left(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\right) = (x_m, y_m)

Using this formula, we can set up the following equations: 9+x2=10\frac{-9 + x}{2} = -10 18+y2=15\frac{18 + y}{2} = 15

Now, solve each equation for xx and yy:

Solving for xx:

9+x2=10\frac{-9 + x}{2} = -10 Multiply both sides by 2: 9+x=20-9 + x = -20 Add 9 to both sides: x=11x = -11

Solving for yy:

18+y2=15\frac{18 + y}{2} = 15 Multiply both sides by 2: 18+y=3018 + y = 30 Subtract 18 from both sides: y=12y = 12

Thus, the coordinates of the other endpoint are (11,12)(-11, 12).

Would you like more details on how these calculations were done, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you derive the midpoint formula?
  2. Can you find the distance between the two endpoints using their coordinates?
  3. How would the midpoint formula change in three-dimensional space?
  4. What are some real-world applications of finding midpoints?
  5. How can you verify that (11,12)(-11, 12) is indeed the correct endpoint?

Tip: When solving midpoint problems, always double-check your equations by plugging the coordinates back into the midpoint formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Midpoint Formula

Formulas

Midpoint formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10