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y = -1/2x^2 + 2

y = -2x^2 + 3

y = -3/4x^2

y = -4/5x^2 - 5


For the quadratic equations shown here, which statement is true?

AThe graphs open upward.
BThe graphs open downward.
CThe graphs are symmetric about the x-axis.
DThe graphs are listed from narrowest to widest.

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is this one: "B) The graphs open downward. " Negative quadratic functions will give you a downward graph.

The equations 
y = -1/2x^2 + 2
y = -2x^2 + 3
y = -3/4x^2
y = -4/5x^2 - 5

are all negative. So they are facing downward.