Determine if the graph of the function opens up or down. Explain how you know

Answer:
Opens up
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2+2x-15
Standard form: ax^2+bx+c
If a<0, then the graph opens down
If a>0, then the graph opens up.
In this case: 1x^2+2x-15
a=1
Since 1>0 then the graph opens up.