Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$f ( x ) = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } + 8$$

question 139

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } + 8$$

• A) \(( 8 , - 9 )\)
• B) \(( - 3,8 )\)
• C) \(( - 8,3 )\)
• D) \(( 8 , - 3 )\)

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