Algebra II Recipe: Finding the Midpoint of a Segment

A. Facts

1. The midpoint is the exact middle of a segment.
2. The midpoint is like the “average” of the segment.
3. The midpoint formula is 

B. Steps for Finding the Midpoint of a Segment

1. Label the endpoints of the segment (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂).
2. Substitute the values into the midpoint formula.
3. Simplify each fraction.

 

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