Using the equation y=3(x-1)*+2, (*=2) determine if the parabola will open upward or downward. Then determine if the parabola will be narrowed or wide.

The chs baseball team was on the field and the batter popped the ball up. the equation b(t)=80t-16•16+3.5 represents the height of the ball above the ground in feet as a function of time in seconds. how long will the catcher have to get in position to catch the ball before it hits the ground? round to the nearest second