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The midpoint formula is the section formula applied with ratio:

Answer: 1 : 1.

  • A 2 : 1
  • B 0 : 1
  • C 1 : 1
  • D 1 : 2

Correct answer: C. 1 : 1

Explanation: Equal weighting, m : n = 1 : 1, averages the coordinates and gives the midpoint.

zxyOP(x, y, z)first octant:x>0, y>0, z>0

Concept context

Coordinate axes and planes in space, octants, distance between two points, and the section formula

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