SOLUTION: Does the following quadratic have a graph that opens up or opens down? f(x) = -3x2 + 5x - 7

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Question 423655: Does the following quadratic have a graph that opens up or opens down?
f(x) = -3x2 + 5x - 7

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
down, since the x^2 term is negative.

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