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Answer: BSet 3: Quadratic Equations (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
For the parabola y = 1(x - 8) squared + 2, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
For the parabola y = 1(x - 8) squared + 2, what is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
A.
6
B.✓ Correct
8
C.
7
D.
10
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 = 8
Why others are wrong:
A: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.