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QuizMultiple Choice

Parabolas

Question 22 • Applications and Modeling

Using the quadratic form, which letter is key in finding the axis of symmetry?

Answer
A
x
B
b
C
c
D
y

Explanation

For a quadratic in standard form, y = ax² + bx + c, the axis of symmetry is x = −b/(2a). The coefficient b is the key letter in this formula, so the correct choice is “b.”

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