Question

For y = x2 + 4x − 12,

Determine if the parabola opens up or down.
State if the vertex will be a maximum or minimum.
Find the vertex.
Find the x-intercepts.
Describe the graph of the equation.

Answer 1

the parabola opens up because its positive
the vertex will be minimum

(thats all i have)

Answer 2

for the x intercept just put y=0 and solve the quadratic equation