Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with the given characteristic and vertex at the origin.

directrix:  x=-5
?

A. y2 = 20x
B. y2 = -5x
C. x2 = -20y
D. x2 = -5y
E. x2 = 20y


Answer: A

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