SOLUTION: Since parabolas are symmetrical, how could you find the axis of symmetry using the x-intercepts?

Algebra ->  Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections -> SOLUTION: Since parabolas are symmetrical, how could you find the axis of symmetry using the x-intercepts?      Log On


   

Question 164752: Since parabolas are symmetrical, how could you find the axis of symmetry using the x-intercepts?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the axis of symmetry is midway between the x-intercepts (which are the roots of the quadratic)