Question

What is the axis of symmetry for y = {x^2} - 8x + 8? Be sure to use correct notation.

Answer 1

axis of symmetry, x = -b/2a

Answer 2

where the general form of a parabola is y= ax^2+bx+c

Answer 3

Okay I know the vertex is 4,-8

Answer 4

well then the axis of symmetry is just the x value of the vertex

Answer 5

which is 4 my other problem was setting it up as an equation

Answer 6

y = (x-4)^2 - 8 this is what i have

Answer 7

yeah thats correct

Answer 8

though it says I was wrong when I tried to submit it

Answer 9

who says it was wrong?

Answer 10

when I try to submit my assignment it counts the equation wrong

Answer 11

But that is the correct vertex form of your original equation

and x=4 is the equation for the axis of symmetry

Answer 12

that's what happen I have -4

Answer 13

ok, there you go

Answer 14

so its x=4

Answer 15

oh yes it is

Answer 16

it's right thank you :D

Answer 17

no problemo

Answer 18

although I have more questions I may need help on in a few minutes