Find the Axis of Symmetry Associated with the Quadratic Equation $$y = x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 16$$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Find the axis of symmetry associated with the quadratic equation.
- $$y = x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 16$$

• A) \(x = 7\)
• B) \(x = 0\)
• C) \(x = - 3\)
• D) \(x = 3\)

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