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If the midpoint of the line joining (1 - k, -4) and (2, k +...

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WAEC 2012

If the midpoint of the line joining (1 - k, -4) and (2, k + 1) is (-k, k), find the value of k.

  • A. -4
  • B. -3
  • C. -2
  • D. -1
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Midpoint between \((x_{1}, y_{1})\) and \((x_{2}, y_{2})\) = \((\frac{x_{1} + x_{2}}{2}, \frac{y_{1} + y_{2}}{2})\).

\((-k, k) = (\frac{2 + (1 + k)}{2}, \frac{-4 + (k + 1)}{2})\)

\(-k = \frac{k + 3}{2} \implies -2k = k + 3\)

\(-3k = 3 \implies k = -1\)


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