Question

What is the axis of symmetry of h(x)= -x^2-2x+8

Answer 1

The answer is 2.

Explanation:

The equation for finding the axis of symmetry is:

x=-\frac{b}{2a}

Plug the numbers from the equation in:

a=1

b=-2

x=-\frac{-2}{2(1)}

Solve:

x=\frac{2}{1}

x=2

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