Convert the Equation to the Standard Form for a Parabola $$x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 3 y - 5 = 0$$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Convert the equation to the standard form for a parabola by completing the square on x or y as appropriate.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 3 y - 5 = 0$$

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

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