The quadratic function opens _______ because the coefficient is positive.
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This question tests the student's understanding of the direction in which a parabola opens based on the sign of the leading coefficient in the standard form of a quadratic function. A positive indicates the parabola opens upward.
Key Concept Explanation
The direction in which a parabola opens is determined by the sign of the coefficient in the standard form . If , the parabola opens upward, and if
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