Find the vertex and axis of symmetry of the graph of the function.
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A) vertex: (-1, -5); x = -1
B) vertex: (-1, 3); x = -1
C) vertex: (1, 7); x = 1
D) vertex: (1, 3); x = 1

Question

Find the vertex and axis of symmetry of the graph of the function.
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A) vertex: (-1, -5); x = -1 
B) vertex: (-1, 3); x = -1 
C) vertex: (1, 7); x = 1 
D) vertex: (1, 3); x = 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The vertex of a parabola in the form y = a(x-h)^2 + k is (h,k) and the axis of symmetry is x = h. Using the given graph, we can see that the vertex is at (1,3) and the axis of symmetry is x = 1. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

Find the Vertex and Axis of Symmetry of the Graph