What effect does "a" have on a fuction f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k

Solve by any method (graphing, substitution or linear combination)y = x - 82x + 3y = 1a) (2, -6)b) (5, -3)c) (4, -4)d) (0, -8)i figured it out. the answer is (5, -3)

What is the expression in factored form? -x^2 + 3x + 28 a. (x-7)(x-4) b. -(x-7)(x+4) c. (x+4)(x+7) d. -(x-4)(x+7)

Solve 13 + w/7= -18 (w/7 is a fraction)