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  1. If ab is positive, then the parabola opens up. If ab is negative, then the parabola opens down. How to Identify the Direction of Opening of a Parabola From its Equation Vocabulary

  2. Apr 18, 2012 · How can we determine if a parabola will open up or down? When will a quadratic function have a minimum or maximum?

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  3. Jun 5, 2024 · This math tutorial explains how to determine whether a parabola opens upward or downward for a quadratic function given in standard form, vertex form and factored form.

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  4. To find out if parabola open upwards or downwards: If the leading coefficient of a quadratic function is greater than zero a > 0 , the parabola opens upward. If the leading coefficient of a quadratic function is less than zero, a < 0 , the parabola opens downward.

  5. If the x is squared, the parabola is vertical (opens up or down). If the y is squared, it is horizontal (opens left or right). If a is positive, the parabola opens up or to the right.

  6. From the given equation of the parabola, find the direction it opens? x 2 = -16y. Solution : The given parabola is having square for the variable x, it is symmetric about y-axis. To decide in which direction does it open, we have to look into the sign. It has negative sign in front of 16y, so the parabola opens downward. Example 2 :

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  8. Feb 5, 2024 · 1. Identify the Coefficients. In this case, a is 2, b is -4 and c is 1. a determines if the parabola opens up or down. In this case, it opens up since it's a positive number. b determines the tilt or slant of the parabola. c is a constant term that shifts the parabola up or down. 2. Find the Vertex. The parabola's vertex is (h, k).

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