CIE iGCSE Maths E3.4 Length and midpoint Exam Style Practice Questions- Paper 2

Question

A is the point (5, -5) and B is the point (9, 3).

(a) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of AB.

(b) Find the length of AB.

▶️ Answer/Explanation

Solution

(a) (7, -1)

Midpoint formula: ((5+9)/2, (-5+3)/2) = (7, -1)

(b) 8.94 or √80

Distance formula: √[(9-5)² + (3-(-5))²] = √[16 + 64] = √80 ≈ 8.94

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