Determine the direction that this parabola opens y = 4x^2 - 8x+8

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Step-by-step explanation:

given a parabola in standard form : y = ax² + bx + c : a ≠ 0

• If a > 0 then parabola opens up

• If a < 0 then parabola opens down

given y = 4x² - 8x + 8 ← in standard form

with a = 4, b = - 8 and c = 8

here a > 0 then parabola opens up