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A parabola is defined by the equation x^2=3/4y in which direction will the parabola open?

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\bf x^2=\cfrac{3}{4}y\implies 4x^2=3y\implies \cfrac{4}{3}x^2=y

the independent variable is the "x", therefore, the parabola is a vertical one.

the coefficient of the leading term, namely the coefficient of x², is positive, thus it opens up upwards, like a bowl.
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