Question

For the given equation, find the values of a, b, and c, determine the direction in which the parabola opens, and determine the y-intercept. Decide which table best illustrates these values for the equation: y = x squared minus 6 x.

Answer 1

Opens up

a = 1

b = 0

c = -6

Explanation:

y=x^2-6

This is a parabola that opens upwards (see attached graph).

I will assume the a, b, and c are the coefficients of a parabolic equation of the form:

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Since y = x^2 - 6, the values are:

a = 1

b = 0

c = -6