Question

y = -4 ( x + 2 )2 - 3 opens__________?
A. up
B. left
C. down
D. right

Answer 1

(x+2)^2 = x^2 + 4x + 4
Since the degree, or exponent, is 2, this is a parabola.
Notice how the 4 in front is negative? That indicates that the parabola opens downwards.
Try graphing it to see.

Answer 2

wow that makes so much sense thank you

Answer 3

You're welcome. :)