Graph the Parabola y=-1/4x^2
This parabola OPENS DOWN because it has a negative in front of the x^2 It is also only 1/4 as tall as the original (base) curve y=x^2 So not only is it flatter, but it is upside down.
This parabola OPENS DOWN because it has a negative in front of the x^2 It is also only 1/4 as tall as the original (base) curve y=x^2 So not only is it flatter, but it is upside down.
