SOLUTION: The equation for the axis of symmetry WRITTEN AS A DECIMAL for y=x^2-7x+12 is x= _____ .

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Question 195242: The equation for the axis of symmetry WRITTEN AS A DECIMAL
for y=x^2-7x+12 is x= _____ .
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=%28x%5E2-7x%2B49%2F4%29-49%2F4%2B12
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y=%28x-7%2F2%29%5E2-1%2F4
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so the axis of symmetry is x=7/2 or x=3.5