Math Problem Statement

M(-3,2) is the midpoint of RS, and R and R has coordinates (6,0). What are the coordinates of S?

Solution

To find the coordinates of point S(x2,y2)S(x_2, y_2), we can use the midpoint formula. The midpoint formula for two points R(x1,y1)R(x_1, y_1) and S(x2,y2)S(x_2, y_2) is:

M=(x1+x22,y1+y22)M = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)

Given that M(3,2)M(-3, 2) is the midpoint and R(6,0)R(6, 0), we can plug these values into the formula:

(6+x22,0+y22)=(3,2)\left( \frac{6 + x_2}{2}, \frac{0 + y_2}{2} \right) = (-3, 2)

This gives two equations:

  1. 6+x22=3\frac{6 + x_2}{2} = -3
  2. 0+y22=2\frac{0 + y_2}{2} = 2

Solve for x2x_2:

6+x22=3\frac{6 + x_2}{2} = -3 Multiply both sides by 2: 6+x2=66 + x_2 = -6 Subtract 6 from both sides: x2=12x_2 = -12

Solve for y2y_2:

y22=2\frac{y_2}{2} = 2 Multiply both sides by 2: y2=4y_2 = 4

Therefore, the coordinates of point SS are:

S(12,4)S(-12, 4)

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the formula change if MM was not the midpoint?
  2. Can the midpoint formula be used for 3D coordinates?
  3. What is the distance between points RR and SS?
  4. How does the midpoint formula relate to vectors?
  5. How can you verify that MM is indeed the midpoint of RR and SS?

Tip: Always double-check your calculations by substituting back into the original equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Midpoint Formula
Linear Equations

Formulas

Midpoint formula M = ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9