Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 278: 14

Answer

C

Work Step by Step

We know that parabolas have a degree of 2. Since the term in front of the x squared term is negative, we know that the parabola opens up downward. Thus, C is correct as it matches this description.
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