Graph the Parabola $x ^ { 2 } + 5 y + 25 = 0$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Graph the parabola. Specify the focus, directrix, vertex and focal width. $x ^ { 2 } + 5 y + 25 = 0$

• A) Focal width: 1
• B) Focal width: 5
• C) Focal width: 5
• D) Focal width: 5
• E) Focal width: 1

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