Respuesta :
Answer:
(4, -6)
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula of a midpoint of the segment AB:
[tex]M_{AB}\left(\dfrac{x_A+x_B}{2};\ \dfrac{y_A+y_B}{2}\right)[/tex]
We have A(7, -2) and B(1, -10). Substitute:
[tex]M_{AB}\left(\dfrac{7+1}{2};\ \dfrac{-2+(-10)}{2}\right)\\\\M_{AB}\left(\dfrac{8}{2};\ \dfrac{-12}{2}\right)\\\\M_{AB}(4;\ -6)[/tex]
Midpoint = average of x and y
(7+1)/2 x value = 4
(-2+ -10)/2 y value = -6
Midpoint (4, -6)
(7+1)/2 x value = 4
(-2+ -10)/2 y value = -6
Midpoint (4, -6)