Write the equation of the parabola in standard form given the following conditions.
Vertex: (1, - 4); Focus: (1, - 9)

• A. (x - 1)² = - 20(y + 4)
• B. (x - 1)² = 20(y + 4)
• C. (y + 4)² = - 20(x - 1)
• D. (y + 4)² = 20(x - 1)

Answer: (A)