SOLUTION: Find the vertex of the parabola, the direction it opens, and the axis of symmetry. {{{x = 4(y + 8)^2 - 3}}}

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Question 876467: Find the vertex of the parabola, the direction it opens, and the axis of symmetry.
x+=+4%28y+%2B+8%29%5E2+-+3
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Find the vertex of the parabola, the direction it opens, and the axis of symmetry.
x+=+4%28y+%2B+8%29%5E2+-+3
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By inspection:
parabola opens rightward
vertex:(-3,-8)
axis of symmetry: y=-8