The larger the coefficient a is , the wider the parabola will be.
The equation of a quadratic function is y = 3x2 - 2. Identify the characteristics of the graph based on the equation. Select all that apply.

State the equation of the axis of symmetry and the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola graphed below.
answer format: x = ______ and ( , )

Graph the function f(x) = -x2 - 6x on the set of axes below.
State the coordinates of the vertex of the graph. Identify the axis of symmetry.