The mid-point of the line segment joining A(p, 5) and B(3, q) is M(-1, 4). Find the values of p and q.
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The mid-point of the line segment joining A(p, 5) and B(3, q) is M(-1, 4). Find the values of p and q.

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Given, Mid-point of the line segment joining A(p, 5) and B(3, q) is M(-1, 4). By using mid-point formula, (x, y) = Substituting values we get : Hence, p = -5 and q = 3.

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The mid-point of the line segment joining A(p, 5) and B(3, q) is M(-1, 4). Find the values of p and q.

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