What is the midpoint of a segment with endpoints at $$ (-4,-8) $$ and $$ (8,10) $$ ? $$ \text { A. }(-6,-9) $$ D. $$ (2,1) $$

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To find the midpoint of a segment with endpoints at $$(-4, -8)$$ and $$ (8, 10) $$, you can use the **midpoint formula**:

$$
\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)
$$

Let's apply the formula step by step:

1. **Calculate the x-coordinate of the midpoint:**
   $$
   \frac{-4 + 8}{2} = \frac{4}{2} = 2
   $$

2. **Calculate the y-coordinate of the midpoint:**
   $$
   \frac{-8 + 10}{2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1
   $$

So, the midpoint is $$ (2, 1) $$.

**Answer:**  
**D.** $$ (2,\ 1) $$
The midpoint is $$ (2, 1) $$.

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