Question

Determine if the graph of the function opens up or down. Explain how you know

Answer 1

Opens up

Explanation:

x^2+2x-15

Standard form: ax^2+bx+c

If a<0, then the graph opens down

If a>0, then the graph opens up.

In this case: 1x^2+2x-15

a=1

Since 1>0 then the graph opens up.