Answer:
downwards
Step-by-step explanation:
Given a quadratic in standard form
y = ax² + bx + c ( a ≠ 0 )
• If a > 0 then opens upwards
• If a < 0 then opens downwards
y = - 5x² + 3x - 6 ← is in standard form
with a = - 5 < 0 then graph opens downwards
