Write an Equation for the Parabola $( - 3 , - 4 )$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the parabola.
-vertex: $( - 3 , - 4 )$ , directrix: $x = - 8$

• A) \(( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } = 20 ( y + 3 )\)
• B) \(( y + 4 ) ^ { 2 } = 20 ( x + 3 )\)
• C) \(( y + 4 ) ^ { 2 } = - 20 ( x + 3 )\)
• D) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } = - 20 ( x + 4 )\)

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