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algebra intermediate

Problem

The midpoint of a line segment is located at . If one of the endpoints is , what is the other endpoint? Express your answer as an ordered pair.
Solution
The -coordinate and -coordinate of the midpoint are the averages of the -coordinates and -coordinates of the endpoints, respectively. Since , the -coordinate of the other endpoint is . Since , the -coordinate of the other endpoint is . Therefore, the endpoints are and .
Final answer
(-2,-9)