Tell Whether the Parabolic Graph of the Equation Opens Up $$y ^ { 2 } = - 8 x$$

question 47

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the parabolic graph of the equation opens up, down, to the left, or to the right. $$y ^ { 2 } = - 8 x$$

• A) opens down
• B) opens up
• C) opens to the right
• D) opens to the left

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