Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola

question 35

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola. Graph the equation.
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• A)vertex: (0, 0) focus: (0, -4) directrix: y = 4
• B)vertex: (0, 0) focus: (0, 4) directrix: y = -4
• C)vertex: (0, 0) focus: (-4, 0) directrix: x = 4
• D)vertex: (0, 0) focus: (4, 0) directrix: x = -4

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