Question

Determine whether the graph opens upward or
downward.
y = -3x2 - 12x - 12

A. Upward

B. Downward

Answer 1

A plot is attached.

Answer 2

If the x^2 term is positive, it opens upward.
If the x^2 term is negative, it opens downward.

Answer 3

So in this case its downward because its (-)

Answer 4

Yup :)

Answer 5

Thank you

Answer 6

np :)

Answer 7

its downward because "a" is negative :)

Answer 8

I know now lol thanks again :)