SOLUTION: A parabola has an axis of symmetry y=3 and passes through the point (2,1). Find another point that lies on the graph of the parabola. Explain your reasoning.

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Question 953499: A parabola has an axis of symmetry y=3 and passes through the point (2,1). Find another point that lies on the graph of the parabola. Explain your reasoning.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the axis of symmetry. Point given (2,1) is 2 units away from that axis, lower. Take two units higher, and find (2,5), on the same parabola.