The endpoints of a line segment are (2, 3) and (8, 15). What is the sum of the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment?
To find the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (2, 3) and (8, 15), we use the formula ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2). Plugging in the values, we get:

- x₁ = 2
- x₂ = 8
- y₁ = 3
- y₂ = 15

So the midpoint is ((2 + 8)/2, (3 + 15)/2), which simplifies to (5, 9). 

Therefore, the sum of the coordinates of the midpoint is 5 + 9 = 14.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
The endpoints of a line segment are (2, 3) and (8, 15). What is the sum of the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment?

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To find the midpoint of the line segment with endpoints (2, 3) and (8, 15), we use the formula ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2). Plugging in the values, we get:

- x₁ = 2
- x₂ = 8
- y₁ = 3
- y₂ = 15

So the midpoint is ((2 + 8)/2, (3 + 15)/2), which simplifies to (5, 9). 

Therefore, the sum of the coordinates of the midpoint is 5 + 9 = 14.