What are the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment connecting the points (-3, 7) and (5, -1)?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The midpoint formula is ((x₁ + x₂) / 2, (y₁ + y₂) / 2). Applying this, ((-3 + 5) / 2, (7 + (-1)) / 2) = (2 / 2, 6 / 2) = (1, 3).