Midpoint - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1994

If M(4, q) is the mid-point of the line joining L(p, -2) and N(q, p). Find the values of p and q

A. P = 2, q = 4
B. P = 3, q = 1
C. P = 5, q = 3
D. P = 6, q = 2

Question 7:

• JAMB 1998

The midpoint of the segment of the line y = 4x + 3 which lies between the x-ax 1 is and the y-ax 1 is

A. (\(\frac{3}{2}\), \(\frac{3}{2}\))
B. (\(\frac{2}{3}\), \(\frac{3}{2}\))
C. (\(\frac{3}{8}\), \(\frac{3}{2}\))
D. (-\(\frac{3}{8}\), \(\frac{3}{2}\))

Question 8:

• JAMB 2002

Find the coordinates of the mid-point of x and y intercepts of the line 2y = 4x - 8

A. (2, 0)
B. (1, -2)
C. (-1, -2)
D. (1, 2)

Question 9:

• JAMB 2003

A triangle has vertices P(-1,6), Q(-3, -4) and R(1, -4).Find the midpoint of PQ and QR respectively.

A. (0,-2) and (-1, -4)
B. (-1,0) and (-1,-1)
C. (-2,1) and (0,1)
D. (-2,1) and (-1,-4)

Question 10:

• JAMB 2004

Find the midpoint of the line joining P(-3, 5) and Q(5, -3).

A. (1, 1)
B. (2, 2)
C. (4, 4)
D. (4, -4)