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Find the equation of the right bisector of the line segment joining the points (3,4) and (–1,2).

Updated On: Jan 22, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

The right bisector of a line segment bisects the line segment at \(90°. \)
The endpoints of the line segment are given as \(A (3, 4) \) and \(B (-1, 2).\)
Accordingly, mid-point of

 \(AB = \left(\frac{3-1}{2},\frac{4+2}{2}\right)=(1,3)\)

Slope of AB \(\frac{2-4}{-1-3}=\frac{-2}{-4}=\frac{1}{2}\)

∴ Slope of the line perpendicular to \(AB =\frac{-1}{(\frac{1}{2})}=-2\)
The equation of the line passing through \((1, 3)\) and having a slope of -2 is 
\((y - 3) = -2 (x - 1) \)
\(y - 3 = -2x + 2\) 
\(2x + y = 5\)
Thus, the required equation of the line is \(2x + y = 5.\)

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