SOLUTION: What is the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of y=-3x^2+2x-5

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Question 131613: What is the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of
y=-3x^2+2x-5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the axis of symmetry, use this formula:

x=-b%2F%282a%29

From the equation y=-3x%5E2%2B2x-5 we can see that a=-3 and b=2

x=%28-2%29%2F%282%2A-3%29 Plug in b=2 and a=-3


x=%28-2%29%2F-6 Multiply 2 and -3 to get -6



x=1%2F3 Reduce


So the axis of symmetry is x=1%2F3