A(2, 1), B(10, 1), C(10, 7), D(2, 7) is a rectangular plot. The owner divides it into two equal rectangles by a line through the midpoints of AB and DC. Where does this line cross the bottom side AB?

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(6, 1). Midpoint of AB = ((2+10)/2, (1+1)/2) = (6, 1). The dividing line passes through this point on AB.

A(2, 1), B(10, 1), C(10, 7), D(2, 7) is a rectangular plot. The owner divides it into two equal rectangles by a line through the midpoints of AB and DC. Where does this line cross the bottom side AB?

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