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Answer: DSet 2: Quadratic Equations (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
For the parabola y = 3(x - 7) squared + 1, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
For the parabola y = 3(x - 7) squared + 1, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
A.
9
B.
14
C.
5
D.✓ Correct
7
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. In vertex form y = a(x - h) squared + k, the vertex is at (h, k). So x = 7
Why others are wrong:
A: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.