Final answer:
The given equation simplifies to y = -26, representing a parabola parallel to the x-axis, thus eliminating options of the focus or directrix. The correct answer is b) Vertex: (-3, -1), Focus: N/A, Directrix: N/A as the equation does not contain an x to influence the vertex coordinates.
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation given is y = -(2 + 3)^2 - 1. To find the vertex of this equation, we see that it represents a parabola in the form y = a(x - h)² + k where (h, k) is the vertex.
By simplifying the given equation, we have y = -5^2 - 1, which simplifies to y = -25 - 1 or y = -26. Since there is no x in the equation, this means the parabola is a line parallel to the x-axis and thus does not have a discrete focus or directrix like a traditional parabola does. Therefore, the correct answer is option b) Vertex: (-3, -1), Focus: N/A, Directrix: N/A.