What is midpoint of -6 and 4
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: -1
The midpoint of two numbers is their average: \(\frac{-6+4}{2}=\frac{-2}{2}=-1\). Therefore, \(-1\) is correct. Although \(0\) lies between the two numbers, it is not equally distant from -6 and 4. Exam tip: add the two numbers and divide by 2 to find their midpoint.
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-1
Why is this the correct answer?
The midpoint of two numbers is their average: \(\frac{-6+4}{2}=\frac{-2}{2}=-1\). Therefore, \(-1\) is correct. Although \(0\) lies between the two numbers, it is not equally distant from -6 and 4. Exam tip: add the two numbers and divide by 2 to find their midpoint.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Number Systems. Topic: Number line.
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