Question

Metal for who can help me with these problems!

Answer 1

The axis of symmetry is a line that goes vertically through the x coordinate of the vertex. So, we need to find the x coordinate of the vertex for number 1.

Answer 2

The easiest way to do that from this form is to use the formula -b/2a which gives the x coordinate of the vertex.

Answer 3

The quadratic is already in the form ax^2 + bx + c

Answer 4

a=-2, b=4, c=-6
Do you see how I got those numbers?

Answer 5

@T.Newell ?

Answer 6

not really

Answer 7

Ok, the function is -2x^2 + 4x -6 right?

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

And the form uses ax^2 + bx + c

Answer 10

So, a is the coefficient of the x^2 term

Answer 11

which is -2

Answer 12

b is the coefficient of the x term, which is 4

Answer 13

and c is the constant term, which is -6

Answer 14

Does that help?

Answer 15

little bit but I would like you to explain the others or just give the answers and how you got them

Answer 16

Ok, well, I am explaining. I just want to make sure that you are following me. Because if you aren't, I am not helping you just by giving you the answers. Plus that is against the policies on this site.

Answer 17

I need you to put in a little effort too.

Answer 18

Its a little hard too while I'm in biology class and doing math at the same time.

Answer 19

If you are in biology class, then you should be focusing on biology and do your math later when you can actually think about it.

Answer 20

Can you then give me the answers and I can go over them after class?

Answer 21

No, but tag me when you are out of class and I will help you go through them then if I can.

Answer 22

Getting a good grade doesn't actually help you if you don't understand the material.