SOLUTION: IF the equation of the parabola is written y=ax<sup>2</sup>+bx+c, then a must be.. The parabola on this graph is an upside down bowl with its vertex being at 2 on the y axis...

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Question 28519: IF the equation of the parabola is written y=ax2+bx+c, then a must be..
The parabola on this graph is an upside down bowl with its vertex being at 2 on the y axis...
1. zero
2. positive
3. negative
4. none of the above

Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
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IF the equation of the parabola is written y=ax^2+bx+c, then a must be.. 
The parabola on this graph is an upside down bowl with its vertex being at 2
on the y axis... 
1. zero
2. positive
3. negative
4. none of the above 

y = ax2 + bx + c

is a right side up bowl if a is positive and an upside down bowl if a is negative.

So the answer is 3.  The information given about the vertex is unnecessary.

Edwin
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