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If the value of a in the quadratic function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c is 1/2, the function will:

If the value of a in the quadratic function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c is 1/2, the function-example-1

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Answer:

opens up and has a minimum

Explanation:

Provided a is not 0, y=ax^2+bx+c will be a parabola.

The parabola will open up and have a minimum if a is positive.

The parabola will open down and have a maximum if a is negative.

Since 1/2 is positive, then your parabola opens up and has a minimum.

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Answer:

Open up and have a minimum

Explanation:

If the x² coefficient is:

Positive, the graph will open up and have a minimum

Negative, the gaph will open down and have a maximum

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