Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola $(x+3)^{2}=-(y+2)$ A) Vertex

question 14

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
- $(x+3) ^{2}=-(y+2)$

• A) vertex: \(( - 3 , - 2 )\) focus: \(( - 3.25 , - 2 )\) directrix: \(x = - 2.75\)
• B) vertex: \(( 3,2 )\) focus: \(( 3,1.75 )\) directrix: \(y = 2.25\)
• C) vertex: \(( 3,2 )\) focus: \(( 2.75,2 )\) directrix: \(x = 3.25\)
• D) vertex: \(( - 3 , - 2 )\) focus: \(( - 3 , - 2.25 )\) directrix: \(y = - 1.75\)

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