Determine whether the graph of the following quadratic function opens upward or downward. Then, find the vertex, the axis of symmetry, and state whether the maximum or minimum point occurs at the vertex of the parabola.

$\displaystyle {f{{\left({x}\right)}}}=-{2}{x}^{{2}}+{12}{x}-{19}$

The parabola opens Select an answer upwards downwards

The vertex of the parabola is

The axis of symmetry is Preview Question 6 Part 2 of 4  

The vertex is this type of point: Select an answer minimum maximum