Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

The ___a_ value of the quadratic function determines whether the parabola opens upward or downward.

Answer 2

Answer:

The 'a' value.

Step-by-step explanation:

The general quadradic equation is:

$ax^2 + bx + c; \text{ } a\neq 0$

If the value of a is greater than 0, then the parabola would open upward. If the value of a is less than 0, then the parabola would open downward.

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