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Answer: BSet 1: Quadratic Equations (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
For the parabola y = 3(x - 1) squared + 5, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
For the parabola y = 3(x - 1) squared + 5, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
A.
3
B.✓ Correct
1
C.
2
D.
2
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. In vertex form y = a(x - h) squared + k, the vertex is at (h, k). So x = 1
Why others are wrong:
A: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.