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Distance between Points on a Number Line

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The midpoint of the points 1 and -5 on the number line is

A

-3

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-2

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-1

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0

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Solution

The correct option is B
-2

If C is the midpoint between A and B then
Midpoint (C) = $\frac{A + B}{2}$
Here A = 1, B = -5
Midpoint = $\frac{1 + (- 5)}{2}$ = $\frac{- 4}{2}$ = -2

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