SOLUTION: The equation of the axis of symmetry of a parabola is given, along with the coordinates of a point on the parabola. Use this information to find the coordinates of another point on

Question 1128798: The equation of the axis of symmetry of a parabola is given, along with the coordinates of a point on the parabola. Use this information to find the coordinates of another point on the parabola.
x=0; (9,4)
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 0 is the equation of the vertical line (y-axis).


So, the parabola is symmetric relative y-axis.


It means, that the the point symmetric to (9,4) relative y-axis also lies on the parabola.


Answer.  The coordinates of another point of the parabola are  x= -9;  y= 4.

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