Answer:
Down
Step-by-step explanation:
The "parent function" is y = |x|, which opens up.
Changing the sign to y = -|x| flips (reflects) the graph over the x-axis, so the new graph opens down. Adding 9 shifts the graph up 9 units, but that does not change the way the graph opens.
See the attached image.
y = |x| purple
y = -|x| black
y = -|x| + 9 red
