Question

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A(12, 8) and B(4, 6).

• A. (8,7)
• B. (5,4)
• C. (8,5)
• D. (1,8)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(8,7)

The midpoint of the line segment joining the points $(x_1,y_1)and(x_2,y_2)is(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2})$

The midpoint of the line segment joining the points is $(12,8)and(4,6)is(\frac{12+4}{2},\frac{8+6}{2})$
$=(\frac{16}{2},\frac{14}{2})$ = (8, 7)
$\therefore$ Mid point of $(12,8)and(4,6)is(8,7)$