If M (-2, 5) is the midpoint of AB and the coordinates of A are (4, 7), what are the coordinates of B?

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2022-10-21

If M (-2, 5) is the midpoint of AB and the coordinates of A are (4, 7), what are the coordinates of B?

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Immanuel Brennan

Immanuel Brennan

Beginner2022-10-22Added 9 answers

Step 1
The coordinates are ordered pairs with the x value listed first.
The change in the x position is 4 - - 2 = 6
The change in the y position is 7 - 5 = 2
Since the midpoint is halfway between A and B, the change will stay the same, so x is - 2 - 6 = - 8 and y is 5 - 2 = 3

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