Identify the Vertex and Focus of the Parabola $$x ^ { 2 } - 18 x + 24 y + 249 = 0$$

question 74

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex and focus of the parabola $$x ^ { 2 } - 18 x + 24 y + 249 = 0$$ .

• A)vertex: \(( 9 , - 7 )\) focus: \(( 105 , - 7 )\)
• B)vertex: \(( - 9,7 )\) focus: \(( - 105,7 )\)
• C)vertex: \(( 9 , - 7 )\) focus: \(( - 105 , - 7 )\)
• D)vertex: \(( 9 , - 7 )\) focus: \(( 9 , - 13 )\)
• E)vertex: \(( - 9,7 )\) focus: \(( - 9 , - 13 )\)