The equation y= -3x7 describes a parabola. Which way does the parabola open?

Adrihanu asked Jul 19, 2023

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The equation y= -3x7 describes a parabola. Which way does the parabola
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Adrihanu asked Jul 19, 2023

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Explanation:

y = -3 x^7 is NOT a parabola.... y = -3x^2 IS a parabola that opens downward due to the negative coefficient (-3)

Kartik Shah answered Jul 23, 2023

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