SOLUTION: Is y=-x^2-7x+18 a maximum or a minimum. Do I need to add or subtract anything because I am really confused

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Question 1009975: Is y=-x^2-7x+18 a maximum or a minimum. Do I need to add or subtract anything because I am really confused
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The coefficient on the leading term tells you if y has a maximum or if it has a minimum. You know y=x^2 has a minimum, and you know that ,... what, about y=-x^2?