SOLUTION: Identity the axis of symmetry and create a suitable table of values. Please help - I am having a hard time understanding these! y = -x^2 + 3x - 3 Thank you!

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Question 42638: Identity the axis of symmetry and create a suitable table of values.
Please help - I am having a hard time understanding these!
y = -x^2 + 3x - 3
Thank you!

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The axis of symmetry is the line that when you fold the parabola over it, you get a perfect side matching the other side. Since the equation shows a vertical parabola, the x-value of the vertex determines the axis of symmetry.
Vertex = ((-b/2a),f(x)) = ((3/2),f(x))
Axis Of Symmetry:

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