Graph the Parabola and Label the Vertex $$x = ( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } + 8$$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Graph the parabola and label the vertex. Find the x-intercept.
- $$x = ( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } + 8$$

• A) vertex \(( 8,5 ) , x\)-intercept \(( 33,0 )\)
• B) vertex \(( - 8 , - 5 ) , x\)-intercept \(( 17,0 )\)
• C) vertex \(( 8 , - 5 ) , x\)-intercept \(( 33,0 )\)
• D) vertex \(( - 8,5 ) , x\)-intercept \(( 17,0 )\)

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