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26 November, 22:48

Does the parabola

f (x) = 4 (x - 2) 2 + 3

open up or down?

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  1. 26 November, 23:49
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    As written, the function is linear. If you meant f (x) = 4 (x - 2) ^2 + 3, then it opens upwards.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The key to find out whether a parabola opens upwards or downwards is the coefficient, or number in front, of the x^2 term. If the coefficient is positive, the parabola opens upward. If the coefficient is negative, the parabola opens downwards.

    When simplifying f (x), squaring the inside using FOIL gives:

    f (x) = 4 (x^2 - 4x + 4) + 3

    f (x) = 4x^2 - 16x + 16 + 3

    Since the coefficient of x^2 is positive (4), the parabola opens upwards.
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