Midpoint Formula Applications Pt. 2
Background
Portland Public Schools thinks the resource center is a fantastic idea - and wants to implement it for 2 of their alternative high school programs. The district wants their new resource center to be equidistant from both Alliance @ Kenton (point C) and MLC (point D).
What do you think?
Using the coordinates on the image above [Alliance @ Kenton is at (2.47, 7.37) and MLC is at (1.69, 1.23)], find the midpoint. Give your answer in coordinate form.
Using the midpoint formula, you'd get point E (2.08, 4.3) which is labelled on the applet below.
What do you think?
Using what you know about Portland, does it make sense to put in a resource center at point E?
For your answer feel free to include information about what's located near E, the transit options for students to get to the resource center, and possible barriers that would make it hard for students to get to this potential location.
Better Placement
Is there a better location that's near the midpoint but makes sense for Portland's features? (think about the river, bridges, and public transportation).