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

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

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

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