Find the axis of symmetry and your vertex

The video tutorial explains how to determine the axis of symmetry and vertex of a quadratic equation. It begins by identifying the coefficients of the quadratic equation and then uses formulas to find the axis of symmetry and vertex. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of following the order of operations to avoid common mistakes. The session concludes with a summary and addresses student questions.

What are the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation given in the problem?

• a = 2, b = 4, c = 2

• a = 5, b = 10, c = 5

• a = 1, b = 2, c = 1

• a = 3, b = 12, c = 3

How do you calculate the axis of symmetry for a quadratic equation?

• x = b / (2a)

• x = -b / (2a)

• x = -a / (2b)

• x = a / (2b)

What is the axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation in the problem?

• x = -3

• x = 2

• x = -2

• x = 3

What is the y-coordinate of the vertex for the given quadratic equation?

• y = 9

• y = -9

• y = 0

• y = -3

Which of the following steps is crucial when finding the vertex of a parabola?

• Finding the derivative of the equation

• Substituting the x-value into the quadratic equation

• Using the formula x = b / (2a)

• Ignoring the order of operations