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algebra intermediate
Problem
Below is a portion of the graph of a quadratic function, :
The value of is an integer. What is that integer?
Solution
The graph of a quadratic function has an axis of symmetry. Observing that and so on, we see that this graph's axis of symmetry is , and so .
The graph passes through the point , so , which tells us that as well.
The graph passes through the point , so , which tells us that as well.
Final answer
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