📝 ACT Exam Prep

The graph of y = −x² opens:

A Upward
B Downward
C Left
D Right

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A negative coefficient on x² makes the parabola open downward.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The graph of y = −x² opens:" is Option B: Downward.

The other options — A) Upward, C) Left, D) Right — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A negative coefficient on x² makes the parabola open downward.

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This 1-level ACT Exam Prep question from the Mathematics topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

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