Which quadratic function opens down and has a vertex with a negative y value?

A. f (x) = 5x^2-18

B. g (x) = - 4x^2+7x+20

C. h (x) = - 1/2 (x-9) ^2+1

D. j (x) = - 10 (x+6) ^2 - 3

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Isabella Meyer

9 May, 17:50

Which quadratic function opens down and has a vertex with a negative y value?

A. f (x) = 5x^2-18

B. g (x) = - 4x^2+7x+20

C. h (x) = - 1/2 (x-9) ^2+1

D. j (x) = - 10 (x+6) ^2 - 3

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Arabella Krueger · Answer 1

It's D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The function with a negative coefficient of x^2 will open downwards so its either B, C or D. The y value of the vertex is the last constant.

So the answer is D with negative y value - 3.

Which quadratic function opens down and has a vertex with a negative y value?A. f (x) = 5x^2-18B. g (x) = - 4x^2+7x+20C. h (x) = - 1/2 (x-9) ^2+1D. j (x) = - 10 (x+6) ^2 - 3

Which quadratic function opens down and has a vertex with a negative y value?

A. f (x) = 5x^2-18

B. g (x) = - 4x^2+7x+20

C. h (x) = - 1/2 (x-9) ^2+1

D. j (x) = - 10 (x+6) ^2 - 3