SOLUTION: consider the function f(x) = X^2 - 6x + 2. Find h, the x-coordinate of the vertex of this parabola.

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Question 152080: consider the function f(x) = X^2 - 6x + 2. Find h, the x-coordinate of the vertex of this parabola.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the vertex is on the axis of symmetry

the general equation for the axis of symmetry is x=-b/(2a)

x=-(-6)/(2*1) __ x=3