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 195500: The equation for the axis of symmetry written as a decimal
for y=x^2-7x+12 is x= _____ .


Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation for the axis of symmetry written as a decimal
for y=x^2-7x+12 is x= _____ .
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It's x = -b/2a
x = 7/2
x = 3.5

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation for the axis of symmetry written as a decimal
for y=x^2-7x+12 is x= _____ .
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You have a quadratic with a = 1 ; b = -7 ; c = 12
Axis of symmetry : x = -b/(2a) = 7/2 = 3.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.