AtAtchgeto12. In the standard (x,y) coordinate plane, the point (2,1) is the midpoint of CD. Point C has coordinates (6,8). What are the coordinates of point D ?F. (−2,−27)G. (−2,−6)H. (4,29)J. (10,10)K. (2,1)0
Q. AtAtchgeto12. In the standard (x,y) coordinate plane, the point (2,1) is the midpoint of CD. Point C has coordinates (6,8). What are the coordinates of point D ?F. (−2,−27)G. (−2,−6)H. (4,29)J. (10,10)K. (2,1)0
Midpoint formula: To find the coordinates of point D, use the midpoint formula which states that the midpoint M(x,y) is calculated as M=(2x1+x2,2y1+y2), where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are the coordinates of the endpoints.
Equation setup: We know the midpoint is (2,1) and one endpoint C is (6,8). Let's call the coordinates of D(xd,yd). We can set up the equations (6+xd)/2=2 and (8+yd)/2=1.
Solve for xd: Solve the first equation for xd: (6+xd)/2=2. Multiply both sides by 2 to get 6+xd=4. Then subtract 6 from both sides to find xd=4−6.
Calculate xd:xd=4−6 gives xd=−2. So the x-coordinate of point D is −2.
Solve for yd: Now solve the second equation for yd: 28+yd=1. Multiply both sides by 2 to get 8+yd=2. Then subtract 8 from both sides to find yd=2−8.
Calculate yd:yd=2−8 gives yd=−6. So the y-coordinate of point D is −6.
Final coordinates: Therefore, the coordinates of point D are (−2,−6), which corresponds to answer choice G.
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