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Answer: BSet 2: Quadratic Equations (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
For the parabola y = 1(x - 7) squared + 4, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
For the parabola y = 1(x - 7) squared + 4, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
A.
14
B.✓ Correct
7
C.
8
D.
9
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 = 7
Why others are wrong:
A: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.