Checking work:

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

-2

5

-4

I believe it -4

Question

Checking work:

Which coefficient in the function tells us that the parabola for the function will point downward? y = -2x2 + 5x - 4
Answer
		
-2
		
5
		
-4

I believe it -4

ybarrap · Answer

The highest-order coefficient tells you the direction of the parabola, it opens downward if it is negative, upward if positive.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, so it wouldn't be negative. It would be 5.

ybarrap · Answer

The highest order is 2 and its coefficient is -2.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. I don't know why I can't comprehend this. It seems so simple.

anonymous · Answer

DId I do this one right?

ybarrap · Answer

yes you did, do you have any questions about it?

anonymous · Answer

No. Looks like How I solved was correct.
 Thanks!