The formula of a midpoint between two points:
[tex]M\left(\dfrac{x_1+x_2}{2},\ \dfrac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)[/tex]
We have (5, 8) and (-1, 6).
Substitute:
[tex]\dfrac{5+(-1)}{2}=\dfrac{4}{2}=2\\\\\dfrac{8+6}{2}=\dfrac{14}{2}=7[/tex]
Answer: The coordinates of the midpoint of the segment are (2, 7).
