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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which coefficient in the function tells us that the parabola for the function will point downward? y = -2x2 + 5x - 4

terenzreignz (terenzreignz):

Well, naturally, the coefficient of the \(\large x^2\) IF it's negative, then the parabola points downward :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2x^2 i believe

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the negative sign to be specific.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

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