Find the axis of symmetry associated with the quadratic equation.
-$$y = x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 16$$
A) $x = 7$
B) $x = 0$
C) $x = - 3$
D) $x = 3$

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The axis of symmetry of a quadratic equation in the form of $y = ax^2 + bx + c$ is given by the equation $x = -\frac{b}{2a}$. In this case, $a=1$ and $b=-6$, so the axis of symmetry is $x = -\frac{-6}{2(1)} = 3$. Therefore, the answer is D).

Find the Axis of Symmetry Associated with the Quadratic Equation y=x2−6x+16y = x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 16y=x2−6x+16

Find the Axis of Symmetry Associated with the Quadratic Equation $y = x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 16$