Answer :

a) downward

b) x-intercepts: (-1, 0), (-3, 0)

y-intercept: (0, -3)

c) x = -2

d) Vertex: (-2, 1)

Explanation:

a) The parabola is facing down. Hence, it is downward

b) x-intercept: This is the value of x when y = 0

From the graph, at x = -1, y = 0

at x = -3, y = 0

x-intercepts: (-1, 0), (-3, 0)

y-intercept: This is the value of y when x = 0

It is also the point on the line crosses the y axis.

From the graph, the line crosses it at y = -3

y-intercpet: (0, -3)

c) Equation of axis of symmetry is the point the vertical line divides the parabola into mirror images.

From the graph, this is atr x = -2

Equation: x = -2

d) The vertex is the tip of the parabola

vertex: (h, k)

The tip is at x = -2, y = 1

Vertex: (-2, 1)