Exploring Parabolas using your CAS

Task 1:
Use your CAS to plot these parabolas and write your findings in the table below:

Formula Max or Reflected in Turning y-value Wider or

min? the x-axis? point when x=1 narrower?
y=3 x 2
1
y= x 2
3
y=−0.5 x 2
y=( x +3)2
y=−x2 +1

Task 2:
Use your CAS to plot these parabolas and write your findings in the table below:

Formula Turning point Axis of symmetry Y intercept X intercept/s

(x=0) (y=0)
y=2 x 2
2
y= x 2
5
y=−1.5 x 2
y=(x−4)2
y=−x2 −3
1
y= (x−2)2−1
2