Question

I need Help with one multiple choice question please.. [question inside]

Answer 1

the general vertex form of a parabola is

y = a(x - b)^2 + c

where x = -b is the axis of symmetry

Answer 2

here b = -8

Answer 3

so wat does that make the value of (x - b)?

Answer 4

It would be 0 correct?

Answer 5

no - just replace b by -8

Answer 6

What do you mean? @welshfella

Answer 7

y = a(x - b)^2 + c

replace b with -8

y = a(x - (-8))^2 + c

Answer 8

- off - is+