use the equation $f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 3$, to answer parts a) through g).

a) determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
- the parabola opens downward.
- the parabola opens upward.

b) find the equation of the axis of symmetry.
the axis of symmetry is .
(type an equation.)

c) find the vertex.
the vertex of the parabola $f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 3$ is .
(type an ordered pair.)

d) find the y-intercept.
the y-intercept of $f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 3$ is .
(type an ordered pair.)

e) find the x-intercepts.

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use the equation $f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 3$, to answer parts a) through g).

a) determine whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
- the parabola opens downward.
- the parabola opens upward.

b) find the equation of the axis of symmetry.
the axis of symmetry is  .
(type an equation.)

c) find the vertex.
the vertex of the parabola $f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 3$ is  .
(type an ordered pair.)

d) find the y-intercept.
the y-intercept of $f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 3$ is  .
(type an ordered pair.)

e) find the x-intercepts.

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Determine the direction of opening

Find the axis of symmetry

Find the vertex and y-intercept

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