SOLUTION: Determine whether the graph of the quadratic function f(x)=x^2+5 opens upward or downward

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Question 983117: Determine whether the graph of the quadratic function f(x)=x^2+5 opens upward or downward
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Coefficient on leading term of x^2 is POSITIVE 1. Basic model for your function is y=x^2.

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The only change is that f(x) is shifted upward by 5 units.