Answer
M = $(0.5a,0.5b)$
Work Step by Step
The coordinates (x, y) of the midpoint M are
$x = \frac{x_1+x_2}{2} = \frac{a+0}{2} = 0.5a$
$y = \frac{y_1+y_2}{2} = \frac{b+0}{2} = 0.5b$
That is, M = $(0.5a,0.5b)$
Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)
by Sullivan III, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32193-104-7
Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas - F.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 7: 43
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