1. What is the Midpoint?

The midpoint is the middle point between two numbers on a number line, or between two points in a coordinate plane. It's calculated as the average of the two values.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the midpoint formula:

Where:

• \( a \) — First value
• \( b \) — Second value

Explanation: The formula simply averages the two input values to find the point exactly halfway between them.

3. Applications of Midpoint Calculation

Details: Midpoint calculations are used in mathematics, physics, computer graphics, economics, and many other fields where finding a central value between two points is needed.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter any two numerical values (positive, negative, or decimal) and the calculator will find the midpoint between them.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I calculate midpoint for more than two values?
A: This calculator is for two values only. For multiple values, you would calculate the average (mean).

Q2: Does midpoint work for negative numbers?
A: Yes, the formula works for any real numbers, including negatives.

Q3: What's the difference between midpoint and average?
A: For two values, they're the same. For more values, average refers to the arithmetic mean.

Q4: Can this be used for coordinates?
A: For 2D coordinates, you would need to calculate midpoint for x and y separately.

Q5: What's the geometric interpretation?
A: On a number line, the midpoint is exactly halfway between the two points.