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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do the functions open up or down: 1. Y=(x+2)(x-1) 2.y=-4(x-2)²+2 3.y=2(x-1)²-6 4.y=5(x+5)(x-2) PLEASE HELP!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Look at the leading coefficient. If it's negative the graph opens down; if it's positive it opens up.

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

okay, what are the characteristics when a function, particularly a quadratic is up and or down?

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

omg he just killed it…

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@nincompoop lol wat happened?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So number 1 would open up?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (nincompoop):

what is a leading coefficient? what are terms?

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