Find the Coordinates of the Other Endpoint of the Segment $$\begin{array} { c c c } 1995 & 1997 & 1999 \\a = \$ 452 ; b = \$ 524 & &\end{array}$$

question 103

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the other endpoint of the segment, given its midpoint and one endpoint.
-The graph shows an idealized linear relationship for the average monthly payment to retirees from 1995 to 1999. Use the midpoint formula to estimate the average payment in 1997. Average Monthly Payment to Retirees


$$\begin{array} { c c c } 1995 & 1997 & 1999 \\a = \$ 452 ; b = \$ 524 & &\end{array}$$

• A) \(\$ 36\)
• B) \(\$ 488\)
• C) \(\$ 500\)
• D) \(\$ 524\)

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