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Answer: CSet 1: Quadratic Equations (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
For the parabola y = 1(x - 8) squared + 3, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
For the parabola y = 1(x - 8) squared + 3, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
A.
10
B.
16
C.✓ Correct
8
D.
9
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. In vertex form y = a(x - h) squared + k, the vertex is at (h, k). So x = 8
Why others are wrong:
A: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 16 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.