Answer:
x = - 4
Explanation:
Given a parabola in standard form
f(x) = ax² + bx + c ( a ≠ 0 )
Then the equation of the axis of symmetry is
x = -
f(x) = 2x² + 16x - 19 ← is in standard form
with a = 2, b = 16
Then the equation of the axis of symmetry is
x = -
= - 4