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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLEASE HELP!!!! What is the axis of symmetry for f(x) = −5x^2 − 20x − 10?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@mathstudent55

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

The equation of the axis of symmetry of a parabola that opens up or down is \(x = -\dfrac{b}{2a} \) for parabola \(f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c\)

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

In your case, a = -5, and b = -20.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay. so what is c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@mathstudent55

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