MIDPOINT FORMULA · WORKED EXAMPLE
Midpoint Across Positive and Negative Coordinates
Find the midpoint when coordinates include both positive and negative values.
FINAL ANSWER
Given coordinates
Point A = (-4, 6)
Point B = (8, -2)
Step-by-step solution
Step 1
Average the x-coordinates: (-4 + 8) ÷ 2 = 2
Step 2
Average the y-coordinates: (6 + -2) ÷ 2 = 2
Step 3
Combine the signed coordinates carefully. The midpoint can be positive, negative or zero.
Visual representation
VISUAL SOLUTION
Midpoint on the coordinate plane
A (-4, 6)B (8, -2)M (2, 2)