When a < 0 in the quadratic function y = ax2 + bx + C, the graph of the quadratic function opens _____?

Ilmari Kumpula asked Oct 4, 2022

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Ilmari Kumpula asked Oct 4, 2022

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Answer:

downwards

Explanation:

Given the quadratic function in standard form

y = ax² + bx + c ( a ≠ 0 )

• If a > 0 then the graph opens upwards

• If a < 0 then the graph opens downwards

Renjith K N answered Oct 8, 2022

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