Math Problem Statement

The midpoint of RS is M(4.5, 6.5). One endpoint is R(3, 20). Find the coordinates of the other endpoint S.

Write the coordinates as decimals or integers.

Solution

We are given that the midpoint M(4.5,6.5)M(4.5, 6.5) and one endpoint R(3,20)R(3, 20) of a line segment RSRS are provided. We need to find the coordinates of the other endpoint S(x,y)S(x, y).

The formula for the midpoint MM of a line segment with endpoints 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)

We know the midpoint M(4.5,6.5)M(4.5, 6.5) and one endpoint R(3,20)R(3, 20). Let the coordinates of the other endpoint SS be (x,y)(x, y). Using the midpoint formula, we can set up the following system of equations:

3+x2=4.5(for the x-coordinate)\frac{3 + x}{2} = 4.5 \quad \text{(for the x-coordinate)} 20+y2=6.5(for the y-coordinate)\frac{20 + y}{2} = 6.5 \quad \text{(for the y-coordinate)}

Step 1: Solve for xx from the first equation

3+x2=4.5\frac{3 + x}{2} = 4.5 Multiply both sides by 2: 3+x=93 + x = 9 Subtract 3 from both sides: x=6x = 6

Step 2: Solve for yy from the second equation

20+y2=6.5\frac{20 + y}{2} = 6.5 Multiply both sides by 2: 20+y=1320 + y = 13 Subtract 20 from both sides: y=7y = -7

Thus, the coordinates of the other endpoint SS are (6,7)\boxed{(6, -7)}.


Would you like more details on the midpoint formula or how I solved this? Or do you have another question?

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Tip: Always check that the midpoint is correct by plugging the calculated endpoint coordinates back into the midpoint formula to verify.

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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

Midpoint Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9