Elementary Geometry for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 978-1-337-61408-5
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Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - The Rectangular Coordinate System - Exercises - Page 449: 10c

Answer

M = (0,0)

Work Step by Step

(-a,-b) and (a,b) Using theorem 10.1.2 Midpoint formula M = ($x_{m}, y_{m}) $ = ($\frac{x1+x2}{2}$, $\frac{y1+y2}{2}$) M = ($\frac{-a+a}{2}$, $\frac{-b+b}{2}$) = (0,0)
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