Match the equation of the parabola with the appropriate description.
-$$x = - 4 y ^ { 2 } + 5 y + 3$$
A) Opens right
B) Opens left
C) Opens down
D) Opens up

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The given equation is in the form $x = ay^2 + by + c$, which represents a parabola that opens either to the left or to the right. Since the coefficient of $y^2$ is negative (-4), the parabola opens to the left.

Match the Equation of the Parabola with the Appropriate Description x=−4y2+5y+3x = - 4 y ^ { 2 } + 5 y + 3x=−4y2+5y+3

Match the Equation of the Parabola with the Appropriate Description $x = - 4 y ^ { 2 } + 5 y + 3$