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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 -2 5 -4

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hint: the sign of the leading coefficient determines if the parabola will open upward or downward

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the -2 is a downward co.?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

very good

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