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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Determine whether the graph of y = -3x2 + 10x - 1 opens up or down and whether it has a maximum or minimum point. Answer Up; Minimum Up; Maximum Down; Minimum Down; Maximum

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

The leading coefficient is what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes, so the negative leading coefficient tells us what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that its +3?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

no, a leading coefficient that is negative means that the graph will open downwards and that there will be a maximum point

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ooohhhh.... so its the last one?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes

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