The equation y= ax? describes a parabola. If the value of a is positive, which way does the parabola open?

upwards or to the right

Step-by-step explanation:

If the a value is positive, then the parabola opens upward or to the right, and if the a value's negative, it opens down or to the left. Hope this helps!

y < -3

step-by-step explanation:

-3y - 2 > 7

-3y -2 + 2 > 7+2

-3y > 9

-3y/-3 < 9/-3   (change the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number)

y < -3