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Determine the vertex and axis of symmetry of each quadratic equation

y=x^2-4x+1

y=1/2x^2-6x-2

y=2x^2-5

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This show show to determine vertex and axis of symmetry of given equations. The axis of symmetry of each quadratic equations are examined.

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Each of these equations describes a parabola. The formula for a parabola, with parameters a, b, and c is:<br><br>y = a (x-b)^2 + c

The axis of symmetry will be the vertical line, x=b, and the ...

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