SOLUTION: In which direction does the parabola that is given by the equation below open? y = 2.5(x - 8)^2 + 3

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Question 466340: In which direction does the parabola that is given by the equation below open?
y = 2.5(x - 8)^2 + 3

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In which direction does the parabola that is given by the equation below open?
y = 2.5(x - 8)^2 + 3
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Since 2.5 is positive the parabola opens up.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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