SOLUTION: Not sure how to figure this out.In the equation f(x)=a (x-h)^2 +k, if a > 0, h< 0, and k <, Which of the following statements must be true? (a) The parabola opens upward and has a

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: Not sure how to figure this out.In the equation f(x)=a (x-h)^2 +k, if a > 0, h< 0, and k <, Which of the following statements must be true? (a) The parabola opens upward and has a      Log On


   

Question 890407: Not sure how to figure this out.In the equation f(x)=a (x-h)^2 +k, if a > 0, h< 0, and k <, Which of the following statements must be true?
(a) The parabola opens upward and has a vertex in the 3rd quadrant.
(b) The parabola opens upward and has a vertex in the 4th quadrant.
© The parabola opens downward and has vertex in the 3rd quadrant.
(d) The parabola opens downward and has a vertex in the 4th quadrant.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since a%3E0, the parabola opens upwards.
h and k are both less than zero so the vertex is in the 3rd quadrant.