If All the Squared Terms in a Quadratic Function Have

question 30

Multiple Choice

If all the squared terms in a quadratic function have a negative coefficient and there are no cross-product terms, then the function is a __________ function.

• A)convex quadratic
• B)nonlinear objective
• C)concave quadratic
• D)negative elliptical

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