Question

how do you find the points of symmetry in a parabola

Answer 1

its the vertex i'm guessing

Answer 2

the equation of the points of symmetry is x = x coordinate of the vertex

Answer 3

why don't you post a specific problem ?
that helps illustrate.

Answer 4

(y-1)^2=4(x-1)

Answer 5

the question asks to find the vertex, focus, directrix, axis of symmetry, and points of symmetry

Answer 6

first off which way does this parabola open ?

Answer 7

towards the right

Answer 8

vertex-(1,1)
focus-(2,1)
directrix- x=0
axis of symm.- y=1

Answer 9

Good, so what is the problem ?

Answer 10

points of symm.

Answer 11

??

Answer 12

I'm pretty sure any point on y=1 is a point of symmetry. Certailny the vertex is.
perhaps they mean that in terms of something like the center of a circle, but I am unfamiliar with this usage.

Answer 13

certainly*

Answer 14

ok thank yous so much for the help

Answer 15

np