Pearson Geometry Common Core, 2011
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7. Midpoint and Distance in the Coordinate Plane
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Exercise 8 Page 54

Take the mean of given endpoints.

-1.5

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To find the midpoint, we can take the mean of given endpoints. M=a+b/2The coordinates of the given endpoints are 2 and -5. Let's use these to find the coordinates of the midpoint.
M=a+b/2
M=2+( -5)/2
M=2-5/2
M=-3/2
M=-1.5
The midpoint is located at -1.5.