Determine the axis of symmetry and the vertex of the given function. y = 2x2 − 12x + 21 Axis of symmetry: x = Vertex: ( , )

Respuesta :

The vertex is (3,3) and the axis is 3

Answer:

The vertex of the function is (h,k)=(3,3)

The axis of symmetry is x=3.    

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Function [tex]y=2x^2-12x+21[/tex]

To find : Determine the axis of symmetry and the vertex of the given function.

Solution :  

The quadratic function is in the form, [tex]y=ax^2+bx+c[/tex]

On comparing, a=2 , b=-12 and c=21

The vertex of the graph is denote by (h,k) and the formula to find the vertex is

For h, The x-coordinate of the vertex is given by,

[tex]h=-\frac{b}{2a}[/tex]

[tex]h=-\frac{-12}{2(2)}[/tex]

[tex]h=\frac{12}{4}[/tex]

[tex]h=3[/tex]

For k, The y-coordinate of the vertex is given by,

[tex]k=f(h)[/tex]

[tex]k=2h^2-12h+21[/tex]

[tex]k=2(3)^2-12(3)+21[/tex]

[tex]k=18-36+21[/tex]

[tex]k=3[/tex]

The vertex of the function is (h,k)=(3,3)

The x-coordinate of the vertex i.e. [tex]x=-\frac{b}{2a}[/tex] is the axis of symmetry,

So, [tex]x=-\frac{b}{2a}=3[/tex] (solved above)

So, The axis of symmetry is x=3.