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How do I find the symmetry point for a graph based on a quadratic equation?

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    If you're familiar with the quadratic formula, take the mean of the two roots of the quadratic equation and simplify the resulting expression.2011-05-04
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    If a quadratic function y = f(x) is meant, then J.M.'s suggestion is apt. A general quadratic equation will have at least one line of symmetry. Exactly one in the case of a parabola, even in general position, and exactly two in the case of a hyperbola. An ellipse will have two lines of symmetry as well, with only a circle, two parallel lines, and two intersecting lines (the degenerate cases) exhibiting one or more point symmetries.2011-05-04
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    Note that the graph of a quadratic equation has a *line* of symmetry, not a *point* of symmetry.2011-05-04

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For an equation of the form $y= ax^2 + bx + c $ the axis of symmetry lies on the x-value $ \frac{-b}{2a}\ $.