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What is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points and ?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 5 · Mathematics · Does it Look the Same
  1. (-1,6)
  2. (0,6)
  3. (-1,5)
  4. (0,5)
Answer
(-1,6)

The correct answer is (-1,6) — Thus the midpoint is .

Step-by-step solution

  1. Apply the midpoint formula: .
  2. Add the -coordinates: .
  3. Divide by 2 to find the -coordinate of the midpoint: .
  4. Add the -coordinates: .
  5. Divide by 2 to find the -coordinate of the midpoint: .
  6. Thus the midpoint is .
Common mistake: Adding coordinates incorrectly or forgetting to divide by 2

Concept tested: Midpoint of a line segment

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