SOLUTION: Find the axis of symmetry. y = �x^2 � 8x + 1

Question 125907: Find the axis of symmetry. y = �x^2 � 8x + 1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the axis of symmetry, use this formula:

From the equation we can see that a=-1 and b=-8

Plug in b=-8 and a=-1

Negate -8 to get 8

Multiply 2 and -1 to get -2

Reduce

So the axis of symmetry is

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