Question

If the value of a in the quadratic function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c is -2, the function will_______.

a open down and have a minimum
b open down and have a maximum
c open up and have a maximum
d open up and have a minimum

Answer 1

b open down and have a maximum

Explanation:

A negative value for a will make the quadratic function open down

A downward facing parabola will have a maximum