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

question 148

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(( - 2 , - 4 )\)
• B) \(( 4,2 )\)
• C) \(( 2 , - 4 )\)
• D) \(( 4 , - 2 )\)

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