The equation below describes a parabola. if a is positive, which way does the parabola open? y = ax2

The parabola open upward

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The equation in vertex form of a vertical parabola is equal to

where

(h,k) is the vertex of the parabola

If -----> the parabola open upward and the vertex is a minimum

If -----> the parabola open downward and the vertex is a maximum

In this problem we have

  and

so

Is a vertical parabola

The vertex is the origin

The parabola open upward

The vertex is a minimum

1. minimum

2. 6400

3. eight

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