Practice Midpoint Formula in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
A formula for finding the point exactly halfway between two points in the coordinate plane, by averaging their coordinates.
Finding the midpoint is like finding the average position. If two friends live at different addresses on the same street, the midpoint is the house number exactly halfway between them—the average of their two house numbers. In 2D, you just average both coordinates independently.
Example 1
easyFind the midpoint of the segment joining (2, 8) and (6, 4).
Example 2
mediumThe midpoint of segment PQ is M(3, -1). If P = (-2, 4), find the coordinates of Q.
Example 3
easyFind the midpoint of the segment joining (-5, 3) and (7, -1).
Example 4
easyA circle has diameter endpoints A(-6, 2) and B(4, 10). Find the coordinates of the centre of the circle.