Which graph represents the function y = 3x² + 12x –6?

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A: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens down. The maximum value of the graph is the point (2, 6). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).
Image with alt text: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens down. The maximum value of the graph is the point (2, 6). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).

B: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens up. The minimum value of the graph is the point (negative 2, negative 18). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).
Image with alt text: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens up. The minimum value of the graph is the point (negative 2, negative 18). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).

C: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens up. The minimum value of the graph is the point (2, negative 18). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).
Image with alt text: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens up. The minimum value of the graph is the point (2, negative 18). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).

D: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens down. The maximum value of the graph is the point (negative 2, 6). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).

Answer 1

B: A coordinate plane with a parabola, or U-shape graph that opens up. The minimum value of the graph is the point (negative 2, negative 18). The graph crosses the y axis at (0, negative 6).