Find the Vertex and Directrix of the Parabola $$x ^ { 2 } - 14 x - 8 y + 73 = 0$$

question 107

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex and directrix of the parabola. $$x ^ { 2 } - 14 x - 8 y + 73 = 0$$

• A)vertex: \[( 7,3 )\] directrix: \[y = 5\]
• B)vertex: \(( - 7 , - 3 )\) directrix: \(y = 5\)
• C)vertex: \(( 7,3 )\) directrix: \(y = 1\)
• D)vertex: \(( - 7 , - 3 )\) directrix: \(y = - 5\)
• E)vertex: \(( - 7 , - 3 )\) directrix: \(y = 9\)

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