Question

Three functions are given below: f(x), g(x), and h(x). Explain how to find the axis of symmetry for each function, and rank the functions based on their axis of symmetry (from smallest to largest).

Answer 1

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Answer:

  f, h, g

Step-by-step explanation:

The axis of symmetry for a vertically-opening parabola is the line ...

  x = constant

where the constant is the x-coordinate of the vertex.

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h(x)

The equation of f(x) is given in vertex form ...

  f(x) = a(x -h)² +k . . . . . vertex: (h, k)

where (h, k) = (-4, 1).

The axis of symmetry of f(x) is x = -4.

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g(x)

The equation of g(x) is given in standard form ...

  g(x) = ax² +bx +c

The line of symmetry for this parabola is ...

  x = -b/(2a) = -(-16)/(2(2)) = 16/4 = 4

The axis of symmetry of g(x) is x = 4.

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h(x)

The x-coordinate of the vertex can be read from the graph:

  x = 1

The axis of symmetry of h(x) is x = 1.

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From smallest to largest, the rank is f(x), h(x), g(x).