SOLUTION: The graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c has an axis of symmetry of x = -3. If y = a(x - h)^2 + k, then find h.

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Question 1209279: The graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c has an axis of symmetry of x = -3. If y = a(x - h)^2 + k, then find h.
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The graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c has an axis of symmetry of x = -3. If y = a(x - h)^2 + k, then find h.
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In this problem, "h" is the the coordinate of the axis of symmetry, which is given

    h = -3.     ANSWER

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