Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola $x^{2}-8 x=12 y-76$

question 124

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
- $x^{2}-8 x=12 y-76$

• A) vertex: \( (4,5) \) focus: \( (4,2) \) directrix: \( y=8 \)
• B) vertex: \( (4,5) \) focus: \( (7,5) \) directrix: \( x=1 \)
• C) vertex: \( (4,5) \) focus: \( (1,5) \) directrix: \( x=7 \)
• D) vertex: \( (4,5) \) focus: \( (4,8) \) directrix: \( y=2 \)

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