document.write( "Question 84352: Find the axis of symmetry.
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document.write( "No. the equation of the axis of symmetry of\r\n" );
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document.write( "y = ax² + bx + c \r\n" );
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document.write( "is the vertical line whose equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "In your problem, whixch is the same as\r\n" );
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document.write( "y = 1x² - 1x - 8\r\n" );
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document.write( "a = 1, b = -1 and c = -8\r\n" );
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