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

question 200

Multiple Choice

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

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

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