The coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment with end points (3, -1) and (1, -5) is?

(1, 3)

(2, -3)

(-1, 2)

None of these

To find the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂), use the formula:

Midpoint = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2)

Given endpoints:

(3, -1) and (1, -5)

Plug in the values:

Midpoint = ((3 + 1)/2, (-1 + (-5))/2)

= ((4)/2, (-6)/2)

= (2, -3)