Find the Axis of Symmetry of the Parabola Defined by the Given

question 24

Multiple Choice

Find the axis of symmetry of the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 9$$

• A) \(x = - 1\)
• B) \(x = - 13\)
• C) \(x = 2\)
• D) \(x = 1\)

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