Mathematics
The mid-point of the line segment AB shown in the adjoining diagram is (4, -3). Write down the coordinates of A and B.
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Answer
From graph we see,
A lies on x-axis and B be on the y-axis.
Let coordinates of A be (x, 0) and of B be (0, y). P(4, -3) is the mid-point of AB.
⇒ x = 8 and y = -6.
Hence, coordinates of A will be (8, 0) and of B will be (0, -6).
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