Concept explainers
To find: Whether the graph of the given quadratic function opens upward or downward
Answer to Problem 11OE
The graph of the given quadratic function opens upward.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given function is,
Concept used:
For the quadratic equation, if the leading coefficient that is coefficient of
The given function is,
The leading coefficient of the equation is
For the quadratic equation, if the leading coefficient that is coefficient of
Hence, the graph of the given quadratic function opens upward.
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