Use the Equation of the Parabola First to Determine Whether $x = y ^ { 2 } + 6$

Multiple Choice

Use the equation of the parabola first to determine whether the axis of symmetry is vertical or horizontal. Then determine if the parabola opens upward, downward, left, or right. $x = y ^ { 2 } + 6$

A) Horizontal axis of symmetry;
B) Vertical axis of symmetry; opens left opens downward
C) Vertical axis of symmetry;
D) Horizontal axis of symmetry; opens upward opens right