identify a, b, c in y=1/2x^2 + 4x - 2
substitute the values into axis of symmetry from
In the equation y = 1/2x^2 + 4x - 2, we can identify the values as follows:
a = 1/2
b = 4
c = -2
To find the axis of symmetry, we use the formula x = -b/(2a).
Substitute the values of a and b into the formula:
x = -4 / (2 * (1/2))
x = -4 / 1
x = -4
Therefore, the axis of symmetry is x = -4.