SOLUTION: find the axis of symentry of the parabola defined by the given quadratic function. f(x)= x^2+5

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Question 115472: find the axis of symentry of the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
f(x)= x^2+5
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the equation for the axis of symmetry is x=-b/2a

since there is no x term, the coefficient, b, is zero

so the equation for the axis of symmetry is x=0