document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=720818>Question 720818</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Given F(x)=-2x^2+6x-1. Find the vertex and the axis of symmetry, and graph the function.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So far I've graphed the function. I think the vertex is 3/2,7/2, but I'm not sure. I need help finding the axis of symmetry please, thanks! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "So far I've graphed the function. I think the vertex is 3/2,7/2, but I'm not sure. I need help finding the axis of symmetry please, thanks!<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Vertex occurs at x = -b/(2a) = -6/(2*-2) = 3/2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(3/2) = -2(3/2)^2+6(3/2)-1 = 7/2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So, you are correct.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since the parabola opens downward the the vertex is at x = 3/2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Axis of symmetry is x = 3/2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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