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Midpoint formula, step by step

The point exactly between two others is nothing more than the average of their coordinates — the middle x, the middle y.

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The question
(−5, −5)(1, 3) ()

Midpoint of (-5, -5) and (1, 3)

(-5 + 1) ÷ 2=-2
(-5 + 3) ÷ 2=-1
(-2, -1)
  1. The midpoint is halfway between, so average each coordinate on its own. The x's first: (-5 + 1) ÷ 2 = -2.
  2. Now the y's the same way: (-5 + 3) ÷ 2 = -1.
  3. So the midpoint is (-2, -1).

How it works.

  1. 01

    The midpoint is halfway between, so average each coordinate on its own. The x's first: (-5 + 1) ÷ 2 = -2.

  2. 02

    Now the y's the same way: (-5 + 3) ÷ 2 = -1.

  3. 03

    So the midpoint is (-2, -1).

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