Find the Equation in Standard Form of the Parabola Described $( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( x + 9 )$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Find the equation in standard form of the parabola described.
-The vertex has coordinates (9, -3) , and the focus has coordinates (9, -7) .

• A) \(( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 } = 8 ( x + 9 )\)
• B) \(( x - 9 ) ^ { 2 } = 16 ( y + 3 )\)
• C) \(( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 } = - 8 ( x + 9 )\)
• D) \(( x - 9 ) ^ { 2 } = - 16 ( y + 3 )\)

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