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Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining P(0,6)and Q(12,20).

According to the mid point theorem the coordinates of the point P(x,y) dividing the line formed by A(a,b) and B(c,d) is given by:




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Hence mid point is (6,13)


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