Question

Prompt

How does the coefficient of a affect the way the parabola opens ?
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

Given a parabola in standard form, y = ax² + bx + c : a ≠ 0

• If a > 0 then then graph opens upwards, minimum turning point ∪

• If a < 0 then graph opens downwards, maximum turning point ∩