Use the equation to determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
A) upward
B) downward

Question

Use the equation to determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward. 
A) upward 
B) downward

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without seeing the actual equation, we can determine the direction of the parabola based on the coefficient of the squared term. If the coefficient is positive, the parabola opens upward. If the coefficient is negative, the parabola opens downward. Since we do not see a negative sign, the parabola must open upward.

Use the Equation to Determine Whether the Parabola Opens Upward