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  1. 10-10-2013, 12:03 PM #1
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    sat math parabola

    In the figure below the parabola (represented by the function g) has a minimum value when . If , then which of the following could be the value of ?

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    (A)

    (B)

    (C)

    (D)


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  2. 10-10-2013, 12:05 PM #2
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    The axis of symmetry of the parabola is given by the equation . So , since the has equal distance from as .


    Therefore the correct answer is (C).

    Hope these help!
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  3. 10-10-2013, 12:05 PM #3
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    Thankn you very much!!
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