Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 4$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 4$$

• A) \(( 4,12 )\)
• B) \(( 8 , - 4 )\)
• C) \(( - 4 , - 20 )\)
• D) \(( - 4 , - 52 )\)

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