3.1 Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form, adjusting a

3.1 Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form, adjusting a

1. Visualize the graph y = 2x^2. Now adjust the slider value to set a = 2. Did the graph look like what you thought it would? 2. Visualize the graph y = - 2x^2. Now check with the slider. 3. Visualize the graph y = 0.5x^2. Now check. 4. Explore with more values of a. Now summarize, in your own words, the affect of "a" on the graph y = x^2.