Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 10 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

When a parabola opens upward, we call the y-value of the vertex the minimum value of the function. Why do we call it the minimum value?

OpenStudy (p0sitr0n):

because the values decrease until the vertex, and as it is symmetric, it after increases, making the vertex the point of symmetry and the lower point.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
Arriyanalol: i need help
1 day ago 7 Replies 1 Medal
Arriyanalol: CONGRATS to me
2 days ago 8 Replies 2 Medals
Legomaster346: What colleges are good that are near Arab Alabama?
1 week ago 5 Replies 0 Medals
Arriyanalol: i need help
1 week ago 6 Replies 2 Medals
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!