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Midpoint formula

Two-dimensional geometry · Mathematics

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Q: A(-1,5), B(3,-3). Find the midpoint M. Then verify M is equidistant from A and B. M = ((−1+3)/2, (5−3)/2) = (1, 1). MA = √[(1+1)² + (1−5)²] = √(4+16) = √20. MB = √[(3−1)² + (−3−1)²] = √(4+16) = √20. ✓ Equal.

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