What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic equation?

Understanding the Axis of Symmetry

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A line that divides a parabola into two unequal parts
A line that runs parallel to the y-axis
A line that divides a parabola into two equal halves
A line that runs parallel to the x-axis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you find the axis of symmetry in the standard form of a quadratic equation?
By using the formula y = -b/2a
By setting the equation to zero
By identifying the vertex directly
By using the formula x = -b/2a
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the equation y = 2x^2 + 8x + 4, what is the axis of symmetry?
x = 4
x = -2
x = 2
x = -4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?
y = a(x + h)^2 + k
y = ax^2 + c
y = a(x - h)^2 + k
y = ax^2 + bx + c
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the vertex form y = 4(x - 5)^2 + 7, what is the axis of symmetry?
x = 7
x = -5
x = 5
x = 4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the axis of symmetry differ when the y-variable is squared?
It becomes a vertical line
It becomes a horizontal line
It becomes a diagonal line
It remains unchanged
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the equation x = 3y^2 - 12y + 5, what is the axis of symmetry?
y = 3
y = 2
y = -2
y = -3
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