Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola $( 0,0 )$

question 94

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
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• A) vertex: \(( 0,0 )\) focus: \(( - 4,0 )\) directrix: \(x = 4\)
• B) vertex: \(( 0,0 )\) focus: \(( 4,0 )\) directrix: \(x = - 4\)
• C) vertex: \(( 0,0 )\) focus: \(( 0 , - 4 )\) directrix: \(y = 4\)
• D) vertex: \(( 0,0 )\) focus: \(( 0 , - 4 )\) directrix: \(y = 4\)

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