Find the Standard Form of the Equation of the Parabola $( 6,5 )$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given characteristics.
Vertex: $( 6,5 )$ ; focus: $( 8,5 )$

• A) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( x - 5 )\)
• B) \(( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( x - 6 )\)
• C) \(( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8 ( y - 5 )\)
• D) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8 ( x - 5 )\)
• E) \(( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( y - 6 )\)

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Zygomatic Process

A projection of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygoma, or cheekbone, connecting with the zygomatic bone of the face.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, which is the largest, strongest bone in the face, serving for the reception of the lower teeth and providing structure for facial shape and motion.

Maxillary

Relating to the upper jawbone, which forms part of the face and holds the upper teeth.

Fontanels

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