9(y-2) = 6y gfrerf warf

The parabola x = y² - 9 opens: a.)up b.)down c.) right d.)left

Whats the name of the vertical axis

Asunflower was 20 1/2 inches tall. over the next 6 months, it grew to a height of 37 inches tall. what was the average yearly growth rate of the height of the plzzz write a proportion i will give you 100 points