SOLUTION: If the x-intercepts of a parabola are 1 and �5, what is the equation of the axis of symmetry? Which answer is it? a. x = 4 b. x =-4 c. x = 2 d. x = -2

Question 633987: If the x-intercepts of a parabola are 1 and �5, what is the equation of the axis of symmetry?
Which answer is it?
a. x = 4
b. x =-4
c. x = 2
d. x = -2
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the x-intercepts of a parabola are 1 and �5, what is the equation of
the axis of symmetry?
:
The Axis of symmetry will be half way between the two x intercepts
Find the distance between the intercepts 1 - (-5) = 6, half would be 3
Subtract 3 from 1, x = -2 is the axis of symmetry
(Same as adding 3 to -5)
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