Graph Parabolas with Vertices Not at the Origin
Find the Vertex

question 28

Multiple Choice

Graph Parabolas with Vertices Not at the Origin
Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola with the given equation.
- $( y - 4 ) ^ { 2 } = - 16 ( x - 2 )$

• A) vertex: \(( 2,4 )\)
• focus: \(( - 2,4 )\)
• directrix: \(x = 6\)
• B) vertex: \(( - 2 , - 4 )\)
• focus: \(( - 6 , - 4 )\)
• directrix: \(x = 2\)
• C) vertex: \(( 4,2 )\)
• focus: \(( 0,2 )\)
• directrix: \(x = 8\)
• D) vertex: \(( 2,4 )\)
• focus: \(( 6,4 )\)
• directrix: \(x = - 2\)

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