document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=311605>Question 311605</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Which is the equation for the axis of symmetry of y = 1/2x^2 - 2x - 3? \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a) y = 2 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "b) x = -2 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "c) y = -2 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "d) x = 2 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x=2.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d) is the correct answer.<BR>\n" );
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