Midpoint of a line segment

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Line versus Line segment

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Definition

The midpoint of a line segment is the point halfway between the endpoints of the line segment.

It is written as a coordinate and is usually denoted by the letter M.

Formula

The midpoint of the line segment connecting 2 points

(x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) is given by:

Midpoint of a line segment =

Note: Label the first coordinate (x1 , y1) and the second coordinate (x2 , y2) before you substitute the values for x1 , y1 , x2 and y2 into the formula.

GIVEN ONE OF THE ENDPOINTS AND THE

MIDPOINT OF THE LINE SEGMENT

Determining a missing Endpoint

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