Using the equation y=ax^2+bx+c to represent a parabola on a graph, which statement is true?

(1) If b is negative, the parabola opens downward.

(2) If a is negative, the parabola opens upwards.

(3) If a is positive, the parabola opens upwards.

(4) If c is negative, the parabola opens downwards.

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Reece Lawson

3 September, 08:31

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Mariela Vaughn · Answer 1

The right answer is (3) If a is positive, the parabola opens upwards

Using the equation y=ax^2+bx+c to represent a parabola on a graph, which statement is true?(1) If b is negative, the parabola opens downward.(2) If a is negative, the parabola opens upwards.(3) If a is positive, the parabola opens upwards.(4) If c is negative, the parabola opens downwards.