To identify the vertex and axis of symmetry of a parabola, we typically start with the standard form of the quadratic equation, which is:
\[ y = ax^2 + bx + c \]
From this form, the vertex can be found using the formula for the x-coordinate of the vertex:
\[ x = -\frac{b}{2a} \]
Once you have the x-coordinate of the vertex, you can substitute it back into the equation to find the y-coordinate.
The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex, and it can be expressed as:
\[ x = -\frac{b}{2a} \]
If you have specific values for \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\), I can help you find the exact vertex and axis of symmetry. Please provide those values if you would like to proceed!