Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.1 Apply the Distance and Midpoint Formulas - 9.1 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 617: 37

Answer

$(3,1)$ and $(5,3)$

Work Step by Step

Let's note the two points $A(x_1,y_1)$ and $B(x_2,y_2)$. Find the midpoint of the line segment using $A(x_1,y_1)$, $B(x_2,y_2)$: $$\left(\dfrac{x_1+x_2}{2},\dfrac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)=(4,2)$$ We write the system of equations: $$\begin{align*} x_1+x_2&=8\\ y_1+y_2&=4. \end{align*}$$ Because the points $A$ and $B$ are not on the lines $x=4$ or $y=2$, it means that we have: $$x_1\not=4; x_2\not=4, y_1\not=2, y_2\not=2.$$ We give $x_1$ and $y_1$ random values so that $x_1\not=4$ and $y_1\not=2$ and calculate $x_2$ and $y_2$: $$x_1=3\Rightarrow x_2=8-3=5$$ $$y_1=1\Rightarrow y_2=4-1=3.$$ The points are $(3,1)$ and $(5,3)$.
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