Additional Concepts
Determine the Direction in Which the Parabola Opens $$x = - ( y - 8 ) ^ { 2 } + 1$$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Additional Concepts
Determine the direction in which the parabola opens, and the vertex.
- $$x = - ( y - 8 ) ^ { 2 } + 1$$

• A) Opens to left; \(( 1,8 )\)
• B) Opens to left; \(( 1 , - 8 )\)
• C) Opens to left; \(( 8,1 )\)
• D) Opens to right; \(( 8,1 )\)

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