SOLUTION: 12. Find the axis of symmetry. y = x2 – x + 10

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Question 46185: 12. Find the axis of symmetry.
y = x2 – x + 10

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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The axis of symmetry of a parabola is given by x+=+-b%2F2a
In your equation, a = 1, b = -1
x+=+-%28-1%29%2F2%281%29
x+=+1%2F2
This is a vertical line crossing the x-axis at x = 1/2