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If is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A( – 6, 5) and B( – 2, 3), then the value of a is

By using midpoint formula i.e. mid-point of line joining the coordinates (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is



Comparing ‘x’ coordinate for given question, we have



⇒ a = -8


∴ Option A is correct

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