Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 18 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you know if a parabola opens up or down from equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the x in the equation is negative or positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

negative it opens down positive it opens up

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So for something like x squared -8x+12 it would open up since x squared isn't a negative?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep, and also if you search online for graphing calculators those are very useful with problems like these

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yea i'm on one it's just that I wasn't all that sure right now. Thanks though!

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!