Find the equation of the axis of symmetry for the parabola y=x2−3. Simplify any numbers and write them as proper fractions, improper fractions, or integers.__
Q. Find the equation of the axis of symmetry for the parabola y=x2−3. Simplify any numbers and write them as proper fractions, improper fractions, or integers.__
Identify Quadratic Equation: The general form of a quadratic equation is y=ax2+bx+c. In the equation y=x2−3, we can see that a=1, b=0, and c=−3.
Find Axis of Symmetry Formula: The axis of symmetry for a parabola in the form y=ax2+bx+c is given by the formula x=−2ab. We will use this formula to find the axis of symmetry for the given parabola.
Substitute Values: Substitute the values of a and b into the formula. Since a=1 and b=0, we have x=−0/(2⋅1).
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression. x=−0/2=0.
Final Axis of Symmetry: The equation of the axis of symmetry is x=0.
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