Determine If the Graph of the Function Is Concave Up $y = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } - 4$

question 183

Multiple Choice

Determine if the graph of the function is concave up or concave down
- $y = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } - 4$

• A) Concave down
• B) Concave up

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