For the parabola

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Problem

For the parabola x2=−16yx^2 = -16y, which one of the following correctly describes its opening direction and the position of its focus relative to the origin? (a) Opens downward; focus on negative y-axis (b) Opens upward; focus on positive y-axis (c) Opens leftward; focus on negative x-axis (d) Opens downward; focus on negative x-axis

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