Which of the equations below could be the equation of this parabola

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given is a graph of a parabola.
We have to find the equation of the paabola.
We observe from the graph the following points.
i) Vertex is (0,0)
ii) Open downward
iii) Axis of symmetry is y axis or x=0
iv) It passes through (1,4)
The parabola will be of the form
[tex]x^2 =-4ay[/tex]
Substitute x=1 and y =4, to find a
1 = -4a(4)
a =[tex]\frac{-1}{16}[/tex]
Hence equation would be
[tex]x^2 =-\frac{1}{4} y[/tex]
Answer with explanation:
Vertex of the parabola =(0,0)
Parabola is opening Downwards, in negative direction of y axis.
Equation of the parabola can be written as
x²= -4 a y
Where, (0,-a) is the focus of the parabola.
Line, x=0 is line of symmetry of the parabola,which divides the parabola in two equal halves.
Parabola passes through points (-2,-16) and (2, -16).
(-2)²= -4 a *(-16)
[tex]4= 64a\\\\a=\frac{1}{16}[/tex]
So, focus of the parabola is [tex](0,-\frac{1}{16})[/tex].
Required equation of the parabola is
[tex]x^{2} =-4 \times \frac{1}{16}y\\\\4x^{2} =-y[/tex]