Q. Find the equation of the axis of symmetry of the following parabola using graphing technology.y=2x2−16Answer:
Identify Quadratic Equation: We have the quadratic equation in the form y=ax2+bx+c, where a=2, b=0, and c=−16. The axis of symmetry for a parabola in this form can be found using the formula x=−2ab.
Calculate Axis of Symmetry: Substitute the values of a and b into the formula to find the axis of symmetry.x=−2ab=−2⋅20=40=0
Find Equation of Axis: The equation of the axis of symmetry is therefore x=0, which is a vertical line passing through the vertex of the parabola.
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