Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola $$( y + 1 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8 ( x + 2 )$$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
- $$( y + 1 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8 ( x + 2 )$$

• A) vertex: \( (1,2) \) focus: \( (-1,2) \) directrix: \( x=3 \)
• B) vertex: \( (-2,-1) \) focus: \( (-2,-3) \) directrix: \( y=1 \)
• C) vertex: \( (2,1) \) focus: \( (2,-1) \) directrix: \( y=3 \)
• D) vertex: \( (-2,-1) \) focus: \( (-4,-1) \) directrix: \( x=0 \)