Midpoints (Algebra)
The midpoint is the point on a line segment that divides it into two equal parts.
The midpoint formula is as follows:
Example
The endpoints of a line are (4, 8) and (4, 0). Find the coordinates of the midpoint.
Plug the points into the midpoint formula:
x:
((4 + 4) / (2))
= 4
y:
((8+0) / (2))
= 4
Therefore the midpoint is (4, 4)
The midpoint formula is as follows:
Example
The endpoints of a line are (4, 8) and (4, 0). Find the coordinates of the midpoint.
Plug the points into the midpoint formula:
x:
((4 + 4) / (2))
= 4
y:
((8+0) / (2))
= 4
Therefore the midpoint is (4, 4)
