Question

The midpoint of the line segment joining the points (2,4) and (10,12) is .

• A. (7,7)
• B. (6,8)
• C. (6,6)
• D. (5,8)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (6,8)

The midpoint of the line segment joining $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is given by $(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},\frac{y_1+y_2}{2})$.
Thus, the midpoint of the line segment joining (2,4) and (10,12) is the point whose coordinates are $(\frac{2+10}{2},\frac{4+12}{2})$, which is (6,8)