Answer
a affects how "fat" the parabola is and whether it faces up or down. b affects the position of the parabola horizontally. b's relationship with a also affects where the vertex and axis of symmetry is. c affects the y-intercept.
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a affects how "fat" the parabola is and whether it faces up or down. b affects the position of the parabola horizontally. b's relationship with a also affects where the vertex and axis of symmetry is. c affects the y-intercept.