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is this true or false?5. When the leading coefficient of a quadratic polynomial is negative, it graphs as a parabola opening upward.

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False

Step-by-step explanation

Parabolas may open upward or downward.

A)If the sign of the leading coefficient, a, is positive (a > 0), the parabola opens upward.

B)If the sign of the leading coefficient, a, is negative (a < 0), the parabola opens downward.

so, in this case ,When the leading coefficient of a quadratic polynomial is negative, it graphs as a parabola opening upward. is false because the parabola opens downward

I hope this helps you

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