Chapter 3: Q. 6 (page 155)
The vertical line passing through the vertex of a parabola is called the ______________.
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The vertical line passing through the vertex of a parabola is called the axis of symmetry.
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Chapter 3: Q. 6 (page 155)
The vertical line passing through the vertex of a parabola is called the ______________.
The vertical line passing through the vertex of a parabola is called the axis of symmetry.
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