Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 13 - Conic Sections - 13.1 Conic Sections: Parabolas and Circles - 13.1 Exercise Set - Page 853: 3

Answer

horizontal

Work Step by Step

Parabolas are conic sections that are obtained by slicing cones. If the parabolas have a horizontal axis of symmetry, it will open to the right or to the left. The correct answer is “horizontal”.
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