Midpoint Formula

M = \left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)

Description

Finds the midpoint between two points in a coordinate plane.

Variables

Symbol	Meaning
`M`	Midpoint coordinates
`(x₁, y₁)`	First point
`(x₂, y₂)`	Second point

Example

Problem

Find midpoint between (2,4) and (8,10)

Solution

M = ((2+8)/2, (4+10)/2) = (5,7)

Real-World Applications

Computer graphics
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Geometry