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Question
ABC is a triangle whose vertices are A(1, –1), B(0, 4) and C(– 6, 4). D is the midpoint of BC. Find the coordinates of D.
Solution
D is the mid-point of BC.
∴ Co-ordinates of D are `((0 - 6)/2, (4 + 4)/2)`
i.e., (–3, 4)
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