Using Midpoint and Distance Formulas

To find the midpoint, we can use the Midpoint Formula.

M (\frac{x _{1} + x _{2}}{2}, \frac{y _{1} + y _{2}}{2})

The given endpoints are

(- 4, 1)

and

(3, - 2) .

Let's use their coordinates to find the midpoint.

M (\frac{x _{1} + x _{2}}{2}, \frac{y _{1} + y _{2}}{2})

(- 4, 1)

&

(3, - 2)

M (\frac{- 4 + 3}{2}, \frac{1 + ( - 2 )}{2})

a + (- b) = a - b

M (\frac{- 4 + 3}{2}, \frac{1 - 2}{2})

AddSubTermsAdd and subtract terms

M (\frac{- 1}{2}, \frac{- 1}{2})

MoveNegNumToFracPut minus sign in front of fraction

M (- \frac{1}{2}, - \frac{1}{2})

Using Midpoint and Distance Formulas 1.7 - Solution