SOLUTION: Is the function y + 2x^2= -2 quadratic? Thanks for your help

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Question 440867: Is the function y + 2x^2= -2 quadratic?
Thanks for your help

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Is the function y + 2x^2= -2 quadratic?
y + 2x^2= -2
y = -2x^2 -2
Using the vertex form of a parabola, where(h,k) is the vertex
Vertex pt(0,-2) parbola open downwards: a = -2 < 0


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