Math Problem Statement
Find the midpoint of the segment with the following endpoints. left parenthesis, 8, comma, 0, right parenthesis, and , left parenthesis, minus, 2, comma, 4, right parenthesis (8,0) and (−2,4)
Solution
To find the midpoint of a line segment with given endpoints, you can use the midpoint formula:
Given the endpoints and , let's substitute the values into the formula:
Simplify each coordinate:
So, the midpoint of the segment is .
Would you like more details on this calculation or have any further questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How would you find the length of the segment with these endpoints?
- What is the distance from the midpoint to one of the endpoints?
- Can you find the slope of the line passing through these endpoints?
- How would the midpoint change if both coordinates of one endpoint were doubled?
- What if the endpoints were and ? What would the midpoint be?
Tip: The midpoint formula is essentially the average of the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the endpoints.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
Midpoint formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9