Question #194467

M(5,5) is the midpoint of RS. The coordinates of S are (7,2). What are the coordinates of R


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Expert's answer
2021-05-18T13:36:21-0400

Let (x,y)(x,y) be the coordinates of R.


Now, if M(5,5)M(5,5) is the mid point of the line RS. Then it must satisfy the condition.


5=x+725 = \dfrac{x+7}{2}


x=3x= 3


Also,


5=y+225 = \dfrac{y+2}{2}


y=8y=8


Hence, the coordinates of point R are (3,8).(3,8).


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