Write an Equation for the Parabola with Vertex at the Origin

question 23

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the parabola with vertex at the origin.
-Through $( 6 , - 12 )$ , opening downward

• A) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 3 } x ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(x = - \frac { 1 } { 3 } y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } = - \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } = - 3 y\)

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