Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x = 12 y - 96$$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 12 x = 12 y - 96$$

• A) vertex: \(( 6,5 )\) focus: \(( 3,5 )\) directrix: \(x = 9\)
• B) vertex: \(( 6,5 )\) focus: \(( 6,8 )\) directrix: \(y = 2\)

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