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

Find the coordinates of the mid-point of x and y intercepts of the line 2y = 4x - 8
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  • A (2, 0)
  • B (1, -2)
  • C (-1, -2)
  • D (1, 2)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2y = 4x - 8Â \(\implies\) y = 2x - 4.
When x = 0, y = -4.
When y = 0, x = 2.
The midpoint between (0, -4) and (2, 0) = \((\frac{0 + 2}{2}, \frac{-4 + 0}{2})\)
= \((1, -2)\)

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