Question

Point $P(8,5)$ is the midpoint of segment $AB$, Co-ordinates of $A$ are $(5,y)$ and $B$ are $(x,-3)$. What is the value of $x$?

• A. $-11$
• B. $11$
• C. $7$
• D. $-7$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$11$

$\frac{5+x}{2}=8\Rightarrow x=11$