SOLUTION: Given f(x)=-2(x-3)^2+6, explain how you know a) the direction of the opening for the parabola b) the number of zeros this parabola has

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Question 1090773: Given f(x)=-2(x-3)^2+6, explain how you know
a) the direction of the opening for the parabola
b) the number of zeros this parabola has
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Given f%28x%29=-2%28x-3%29%5E2%2B6, explain how you know
a) the direction of the opening for the parabola
we can determine it opens down because the a (-2) is negative

b) the number of zeros this parabola has
since the highest degree is 2, there will be two zeros