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To find: Axis of symmetry of the graph of a quadratic function that passes through two given points.
The axis of symmetry of the graph of a quadratic function is
Given data: The graph of quadratic function passes through points
Method/Formula used:
A quadratic function
Calculation:
Suppose the required quadratic function is
Substitute
Substitute
OR
From equations (1) and (2),
Using formula,
Since,
Therefore, the equation of the axis of symmetry is
In short, if
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