What is the midpoint of the line segment joining (-2, -1) and (-5, -3)?

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  1. (-7/2, 2)
  2. (-5/2, 2)
  3. (-5/2, -2)
  4. (-7/2, -2)

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Option 4 : (-7/2, -2)
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Given,

The two points of a line are (-2, -1) and (-5, -3)

Concept:/Formula:

Midpoint of line segment joining (x1, y1) and (x1, x2) is = [(x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2]

Calculation:

The midpoint of the line segment joining (-2, -1) and (-5, -3)

⇒ [(-2 – 5)/2, (-1 – 3)/2] = (-7/2, -2)
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