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The equation below describes a parabola. If a is negative, which way does the parabola open?

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const2013 [10]3 years ago

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Given equation : y=ax^2
Taking a to the other side we have, x^2=(1/a)*y
This equation describes a parabola that opens up.
When a is negative, the focus is on the negative y-axis, therefore, the parabola opens down.
The answer is a. down.

sladkih [1.3K]3 years ago

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Answer:down

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