Example 1: Try to find the midpoint of the points (3,-2) and (-2,5).
and just like that...
Step 1- Plug the points into the midpoint equation.
((3+-2),(-2+5)) divided by 2.
Solution: The midpoint of the points is (1/2,11/2)
| Word Problem: If the map of a state park is
put on a number grid, the visitor's center is located at the
coordinates (3,1). The campsites are located at the
coordinates (8,3). The restrooms are located halfway
between the campsites and the visitor's center. Given this
information, determine the distance between the visitor's center
and the campsites as well as the coordinates of the restrooms.
Solution: To find the distance between the visitor's center and the campsites: ((8-3)^2+(3-1)^2) =29 units To find the point of the restrooms: ((3+8)/2),(1+3)/2) = (5 1/2,2) Final Answer: The distance between the visitor's center and the campsites is 29 units. The coordinates of the restrooms are (5 1/2,2). |
