Write Equations of Parabolas in Standard Form
-Vertex $( 8 , - 6 )$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Write Equations of Parabolas in Standard Form
-Vertex: $( 8 , - 6 )$ ; Focus: $( 8 , - 7 )$

• A) \(( x - 8 ) ^ { 2 } = - 4 ( y + 6 )\)
• B) \(( x - 8 ) ^ { 2 } = 4 ( y + 6 )\)
• C) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = - 4 ( x + 8 )\)
• D) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = 4 ( x + 8 )\)

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