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OpenStudy (keana):

Compare and contrast the two quadratic equations below. use complete sentences to describe the following: The direction each parabola opens The vertex of each parabola y = x2 - 4x y = -2x2 + 8x - 12

OpenStudy (eyust707):

Well you know the direction!

OpenStudy (eyust707):

hehe I know you do

OpenStudy (keana):

lol yes

OpenStudy (eyust707):

To actually find the coordinates of the "vertex" is a little trickier

OpenStudy (keana):

:/

OpenStudy (eyust707):

but not to worry!! you can do it! and understand it! I promise

OpenStudy (keana):

:)

OpenStudy (eyust707):

check it out:

OpenStudy (eyust707):

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OpenStudy (eyust707):

that is oyur basic parabola

OpenStudy (eyust707):

the vertex is the point all the way at the very tip

OpenStudy (eyust707):

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