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− | + | == Definition == | |
The '''midpoint''' of a [[line segment]] is the [[point]] on the segment equidistant from both endpoints. | The '''midpoint''' of a [[line segment]] is the [[point]] on the segment equidistant from both endpoints. | ||
− | + | A midpoint [[bisect]]s the line segment that the midpoint lies on. Because of this property, we say that for any line segment <math>\overline{AB}</math> with midpoint <math>M</math>, <math>AM=BM=\frac{1}{2}AB</math>. Alternatively, any point <math>M</math> on <math>\overline{AB}</math> such that <math>AM=BM</math> is the midpoint of the segment. | |
− | + | <asy> | |
+ | draw((0,0)--(4,0)); | ||
+ | dot((0,0)); | ||
+ | label("A",(0,0),N); | ||
+ | dot((4,0)); | ||
+ | label("B",(4,0),N); | ||
+ | dot((2,0)); | ||
+ | label("M",(2,0),N); | ||
+ | </asy> | ||
+ | == In Cartesian Plane == | ||
+ | In the Cartesian Plane, the coordinates of the midpoint <math>M</math> can be obtained when the two endpoints <math>A</math>, <math>B</math> of the line segment <math>\overline{AB}</math> is known. Say that <math>A: A(x_A,y_A)</math> and <math>B: B(x_B,y_B)</math>. The Midpoint Formula states that the coordinates of <math>M</math> can be calculated as: | ||
+ | <cmath>\begin{align*} | ||
+ | M(\frac{x_A+x_B}{2}&,\frac{y_A+y_B}{2}) | ||
+ | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Bisect]] | * [[Bisect]] |
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Definition
The midpoint of a line segment is the point on the segment equidistant from both endpoints.
A midpoint bisects the line segment that the midpoint lies on. Because of this property, we say that for any line segment with midpoint , . Alternatively, any point on such that is the midpoint of the segment.
In Cartesian Plane
In the Cartesian Plane, the coordinates of the midpoint can be obtained when the two endpoints , of the line segment is known. Say that and . The Midpoint Formula states that the coordinates of can be calculated as: