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How do you determine if the graph opens up or opens down?

User Ronelle
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Answer:

More?

Explanation:

Is there an image you can upload

User Craig Sefton
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Answer:

see below

Explanation:

Assuming this is for a parabola

The coefficient of the x^2 term

If it is positive it opens upward

+ it makes a smile

If it is negative it opens down

- it frowns

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