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The equation is \"\".

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Let \"\".

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Standard form equation \"\".

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Compare the above two equations, \"\"\"\"

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Find the equation of the axis of symmetry:

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Formula for the equation of the axis of symmetry:  \"\".

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\"\"                    (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"                       (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"                             (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"                                (Cancel common terms)

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The equation for the axis of symmetry is \"\".\"\"

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Find vertex:

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and determine whether it is a maximum or minimum.

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\"\"  (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"   (Evaluate powers: \"\")

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\"\"         (Apply multiplicitive identity property: \"\")

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\"\".                      (Subtract: \"\")

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The vertex lies at \"\". Because a is positive the graph opens up,and the vertex is a minimum.\"\"

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\"\"  (Substitute \"\")

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\"\"                (Apply zero product property: \"\")

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\"\"                        (Subtract: \"\")

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The y-intercept is \"\".\"\"

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iThe axis of symmetry divides the parabola into two equal parts.So if there is a point on one side,there is a corresponding point on the other side that is the same distance from the axis of symmetry and has the same y-value.

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Connect the points with a smooth curve.

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The graph of the equation is

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