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Using the Midpoint Formula
In this example, the midpoint of two points, one on the y-axis and one on the x-axis, is found.
Review of the midpoint formula:
This set of Math Tutorials uses the Midpoint Formula to find the coordinates of the point midway between two other points. The Midpoint Formula takes the average of the two x-coordinates and the average of the two y-coordinates to define a new set of coordinates for the midpoint. The result of the Midpoint Formula is a set of coordinates.
Since coordinates can be positive or negative, in using the Midpoint Formula you should be familiar with adding positive and negative numbers. Note the following observations about using the Midpoint Formula:
- It is possible for the Midpoint Formula to result in the coordinates of the origin (0, 0). In such a case the two points are equidistant from the origin and can be connected by a single line.
- If two points are in Quadrant I, then the midpoint is also in Quadrant I. The same goes for the other three quadrants.
- If two points are on the x-axis, then the midpoint is also on the x-axis.
- If two points are on the y-axis, then the midpoint is also on the y-axis.
To use the Midpoint Formula make sure you are familiar with the following skills:
- Adding and subtracting integers and decimals
- Dividing integers and decimals
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