How do I find the equation of the axis of symmetry and the coordinates of the vertex?

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Kenneth Cannon

11 July, 19:46

How do I find the equation of the axis of symmetry and the coordinates of the vertex?

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Roy Velasquez · Answer 1

For a quadratic function in standard form, y=ax2+bx+c, the axis of symmetry is a vertical line x=-b2a. Example 1: Find the axis of symmetry of the parabola shown. The x - coordinate of the vertex is the equation of the axis of symmetry of the parabola.