Midpoint of a Line Segment notes

Midpoint of a Line Segment
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Determine the midpoint of each line.
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
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y
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
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    
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y
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    
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Midpoint Formula:
 x1  x2 y1  y2 
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Ex: Determine the midpoint of a line segment with the following endpoints:
a) A(10, 2) and B(6, 8)
b) E(-3, 5) and F(2, -1)
Ex: Line segment GH has an endpoint at G(6, -4). Its midpoint is located at M(-2, 0).
Determine the coordinates of endpoint H.