What is the vertex of the quadratic equation in vertex form y = 3(x - 2)^2 + 4?

If the vertex form of a quadratic equation is y = -2(x + 3)^2 + 5, what is the direction of the parabola's opening?

What is the axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation in vertex form y = 5(x + 1)^2 - 7?

What transformation occurs to the parabola y = (x)^2 when it changes to y = (x - 5)^2?

How does the graph of y = -3(x + 2)^2 compare to the graph of y = x^2?

What is the effect of changing the equation from y = (x)^2 to y = (x)^2 + 8?