Question

in for formula $y = a(x - h)^2 + k$, the “$-h$” mean that $h$ is negative

true; $h$ is always negative

false; that is a subtraction (minus) sign and does not mean that $h$ is negative

Explanation:

In the vertex - form of a quadratic function $y = a(x - h)^2 + k$, the $-h$ is part of the expression $x - h$. It represents a horizontal shift of the parabola. The sign in front of $h$ is a subtraction sign and does not imply that $h$ itself is negative. For example, if the vertex of a parabola is at $(3,4)$, then the equation is $y=a(x - 3)^2+4$ where $h = 3$ (a positive number).

Answer:

False; that is a subtraction (minus) sign and DOES NOT mean that $h$ is negative