Question

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Answer 1

If the first term of the function is negative then the parabola will open down and it has a maximum value.

If the first term of the function is positive then the parabola will open up and it has a minimum value.

In the case of your example the parabola will open down and will have a maximum value.

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Answer 2

If a is less than zero the parabola will open down.