What are the vertex and axis of symmetry of the parabola y = x2 – 16x + 63? A.
vertex: (8, -1); axis of symmetry: x = 8

B.
vertex: (8, 1); axis of symmetry: x = 8

C.
vertex: (-8, 1); axis of symmetry: x = -8

D.
vertex: (-8, -1); axis of symmetry: x = -8

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember that the x-value of the vertex when an equation is given in standard form can be found with the equation . So, we can take the coefficients from the equation and plug them in.

Now we know that the x-value of the vertex is 8. Next, the equation for the y-value is , where h is the x-value of the vertex (8).

So the vertex is (8,-1).

Finally, the axis of symmetry is the x-value of the vertex, also called h.

Final answer, vertex: (8,-1) and axis of symmetry: x=8

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