Math Problem Statement

End point (-7,-7) midpoint (-1,-8)

Solution

Given the endpoint (7,7)(-7, -7) and the midpoint (1,8)(-1, -8), we can find the other endpoint using the midpoint formula:

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

Let the other endpoint be (x,y)(x, y).

Using the midpoint formula:

(7+x2,7+y2)=(1,8)\left( \frac{-7 + x}{2}, \frac{-7 + y}{2} \right) = (-1, -8)

This gives us two equations:

7+x2=1and7+y2=8\frac{-7 + x}{2} = -1 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{-7 + y}{2} = -8

Let's solve these:

  1. Solve for xx:

7+x2=1\frac{-7 + x}{2} = -1

Multiply both sides by 2:

7+x=2-7 + x = -2

Add 7 to both sides:

x=5x = 5

  1. Solve for yy:

7+y2=8\frac{-7 + y}{2} = -8

Multiply both sides by 2:

7+y=16-7 + y = -16

Add 7 to both sides:

y=9y = -9

So, the other endpoint is (5,9)(5, -9).

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you verify the midpoint of a line segment given both endpoints?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of a midpoint?
  3. How can you determine the equation of a line given the midpoint and one endpoint?
  4. How do you find the distance between the midpoint and an endpoint?
  5. How do you find the coordinates of a point that divides a segment in a given ratio?
  6. What is the process for finding the slope of a line given two endpoints?
  7. How can you determine the length of a line segment in a coordinate plane?
  8. What are the applications of the midpoint formula in real-world problems?

Tip: When solving problems involving the midpoint formula, carefully solve the system of equations for each coordinate to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Midpoint formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School