SOLUTION: What is the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of y=-3x^2+2x-5

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Question 131613: What is the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of
y=-3x^2+2x-5

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=-3 and b=2

Plug in b=2 and a=-3


Multiply 2 and -3 to get -6



Reduce


So the axis of symmetry is

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