Question

What is the midpoint of the line segment joining (-2, -1) and (-5, -3)?
1. (-7/2, 2)
2. (-5/2, 2)
3. (-5/2, -2)
4. (-7/2, -2)
5. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : (-7/2, -2)

Concept:

Midpoint of line segment joining (x₁, y₁) and (x₁, x₂) is = [(x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2]

Calculation:

Given: The two points of a line are (-2, -1) and (-5, -3)

The midpoint of the line segment joining (-2, -1) and (-5, -3)

⇒ [(-2 – 5)/2, (-1 – 3)/2] = (-7/2, -2)