Determine Whether the Parabola Opens Upward or Downward $$y = - x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 5$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
- $$y = - x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 5$$

• A)downward
• B)upward

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