How does the graph of $y = \frac{1}{4}x^2$ compare to the graph of the basic parabola $y = x^2$?

It is wider than the basic parabola.

It is narrower than the basic parabola.

It is shifted down by $\frac{1}{4}$ units.

How does the graph of $y = -2x^2$ transform the graph of the basic parabola $y = x^2$?

It is reflected across the y-axis and is wider.

It is reflected across the x-axis and is wider.

It is reflected across the x-axis and is narrower.

It is wider than the basic parabola.

It is narrower than the basic parabola.

It is shifted 3 units to the right.

The graph is narrower and opens upward.

The graph is wider and opens upward.

The graph is narrower and opens downward.

The graph is wider and opens downward.