Find the Equation in Standard Form of the Parabola Described $( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( x - 5 )$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Find the equation in standard form of the parabola described.
-The vertex has coordinates (5, 6) , and the focus has coordinates (5, 3) .

• A) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( x - 5 )\)
• B) \(( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = - 12 ( y - 6 )\)
• C) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8 ( x - 5 )\)
• D) \(( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 12 ( y - 6 )\)

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