ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions

The diagram below shows a sketch of the graph of y = 3 − 2x − x2, passing through P, Q and R. Find the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph.

Diagram for ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. x = 1
  • B. x = −1
  • C. x = 3
  • D. x = −2

Verified working — step 1

The axis of symmetry runs through the turning point, at x = -b2a - read a and b off the quadratic carefully, signs included.

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