GEOMETRY EQUATION

Problem: Find the coordinates (x,y) of the
midpoint of the segment that connects
the points (-4, 6) and (3, -8).

Solution: x1 + x2 -4 + 3 -1 1
x = ------- = ------ = -- = - -
2 2 2 2

y1 + y2 6 + (-8) -2
y = ------- = -------- = -- = -1
2 2 2

The answer: (-.5, -1)