Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given characteristic and vertex at the origin. Focus: $( - 3,0 )$
A) $x ^ { 2 } = y$
B) $y ^ { 2 } = 12 x$
C) $y ^ { 2 } = - 12 x$
D) $x ^ { 2 } = 12 y$
E) $x ^ { 2 } = - 12 y$

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The focus of a parabola with vertex at the origin and axis of symmetry along the x-axis is given by $( p, 0 )$, where $p$ is the distance from the vertex to the focus. In this case, $p = -3$, so the equation of the parabola is $y^2 = -12x$.

Find the Standard Form of the Equation of the Parabola (−3,0)( - 3,0 )(−3,0)

Find the Standard Form of the Equation of the Parabola $( - 3,0 )$