SOLUTION: y=a(x-h)2+k what is the equation for the line symmetry for the graph of this function? explain why it is not necessary to plot points to graph when using y=a(x-h)2+k

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: y=a(x-h)2+k
what is the equation for the line symmetry for the graph of this function?
explain why it is not necessary to plot points to graph when using y=a(x-h)2+k
This question is from textbook college algebra

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a vertical parabola.
v(h,k)
x = h is your line of symmetry
With this information, you don't need to plot:
v(h,k)
p = 1/(4a)
LR = |1/a|

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