Math Problem Statement

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points ​R(4​,3​) and ​S(negative 3​,6​).

Solution

To find the midpoint of the line segment joining two points R(4,3)R(4, 3) and S(3,6)S(-3, 6), we use the midpoint formula:

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

Here, R(4,3)R(4, 3) gives x1=4x_1 = 4 and y1=3y_1 = 3, and S(3,6)S(-3, 6) gives x2=3x_2 = -3 and y2=6y_2 = 6.

Now, substitute the values:

Midpoint=(4+(3)2,3+62)\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{4 + (-3)}{2}, \frac{3 + 6}{2} \right)

Simplify the expression:

Midpoint=(12,92)\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{1}{2}, \frac{9}{2} \right)

Thus, the midpoint of the line segment is:

(12,92)\left( \frac{1}{2}, \frac{9}{2} \right)

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How do you find the distance between two points in a plane?
  2. What is the equation of the line passing through R(4,3)R(4, 3) and S(3,6)S(-3, 6)?
  3. How do you find the slope of the line segment joining two points?
  4. What is the formula for dividing a line segment into a specific ratio?
  5. How can the midpoint formula be applied in three dimensions?

Tip: Always double-check your signs when using formulas that involve coordinates to avoid simple errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Midpoint Formula

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8