The midpoint formula is a special case of the segment partition formula where c = d = 1.a. Use the segment partition formula to derive a formula that calculates the midpoint of the segment connecting ( x1 , y 1 ) and ( x 2 , y2 ).b. Explain why the partition formula can be used to derive the formula for finding the midpoint between two points.

1. The midpoint formula is a special case of the segment partition formula where c = d = 1.a. Use the segment partition formula to derive a formula that calculates the midpoint of the segment connecting ( x1 , y 1 ) and ( x 2 , y2 ).b. Explain why the partition formula can be used to derive the formula for finding the midpoint between two points.