Downwards
Down
If the number in front of the x squared is negative, then the parabola will open upwards. The opposite occurs when the number is positive.
open upward
right
x=-b/2a [negative B over 2A]
Down
DOWN!
LEFT
Opens downward.
down
Nose points right, opens to the left.
The given terms can't be an equation without an equality sign but a negative parabola opens down wards whereas a positive parabola opens up wards.
It does both depending if it is positive or negative
If the number in front of the x squared is negative, then the parabola will open upwards. The opposite occurs when the number is positive.
open upward
If a is greater than zero then the parabola opens upward.
Upwards like a letter U