Problema Solution

M is the midpoint of AB. Find the coordinates of B given M(8,0) and A(1,5)

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B(x,y)

 

8 = (x+1)/2

=> x+1 = 16

=> x=15

 

0 = (y+5)/2

=> y+5 = 0

=> y=-5

 

B(x,y) = B(15,-5)