The quadratic function f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k is in standard form.
(a) The graph of f is a parabola with vertex (h, k).
(b) If a > 0, the graph of f opens upwards. In this case, f(h) = k is the value of f.
(c) If a < 0, the graph of f opens downwards. In this case, f(h) = k is the value of f.