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)