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38Finding an endpoint from midpoint

M(2, −1) is the midpoint of AB, and A is (−3, 4). Find the coordinates of B.

B is at (7, −6). Since M averages A and B's coordinates, doubling M and subtracting A gives B: x_B = 2(2) − (−3) = 7, y_B = 2(−1) − 4 = −6. Check: averaging (−3,4) and (7,−6) gives (2,−1), matching M.

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