Midpoints
Key Notes :
If the coordinate of Y is X1 and the coordinate of Z is X2, then the coordinate of the midpoint of YZ is X1 + X2 /2 .
Learn with an example
1) What is the coordinate of the midpoint of PQ ?

Write your answer as an integer or a decimal, or mixed number in simplest form. ____________
Find the coordinates of P and Q on the number line.

The coordinate of P is 8 and the coordinate of Q is 10 . So , the coordinate of the midpoint of PQ is 8+10/2 = 18/2 = 9.
If you plot the midpoint on the number line, you can see that it is halfway between P and Q.

2) What is the coordinate of the mid point of EF ?

Write your answer as an integer or a decimal, or mixed number in simplest form.__________
Find the coordinates of E and F on the number line.

The coordinate of E is 5 and the coordinate of F is 7 . So , the coordinate of the midpoint of EF is 5+7/2 = 12/2 = 6.
If you plot the midpoint on the number line, you can see that it is halfway between E and F.

3) What is the coordinate of the midpoint of RS ?

Write your answer as an integer or a decimal, or mixed number in simplest form. _________
Find the coordinates of R and S on the number line.

The coordinate of R is 31 and the coordinate of S is 33 . So , the coordinate of the midpoint of RS is 31+33/2 = 64/2 = 32.
If you plot the midpoint on the number line, you can see that it is halfway between R and S.

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