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Identifying the Axis of Symmetry for a Parabolic Blueprint
A drafter at an architectural firm is reviewing the blueprint for a decorative wall feature whose outer edge is modeled by the equation . To ensure the feature is perfectly mirrored during construction, the drafter must identify its central dividing line based on the standard properties of this equation. What is the equation for the axis of symmetry of this horizontal parabola?
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Identifying the Axis of Symmetry for a Parabolic Blueprint