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If the graph of a quadratic polynomial ax² + bx + c opens downwards, which of the following is definitely true?

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  • Aa > 0
  • Ba < 0
  • Cc > 0
  • Db² - 4ac > 0
Explanation

For a quadratic polynomial, if the graph opens downwards, the leading coefficient a must be negative (a < 0). The other options are not necessarily true.

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