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The midpoint of a vector PQ whose P (1, -4) and Q (x, y) is (-2, 5). a) Find the values of x and y. b) Calculate...

The midpoint of a vector PQ whose P (1, -4) and Q (x, y) is (-2, 5).
a) Find the values of x and y.
b) Calculate the length of PQ to 4 s.f

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 13, 2019 at 12:57

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