Sketch the Graph of the Quadratic Function $f ( x ) = ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 5$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Sketch the graph of the quadratic function. Give the vertex and axis of symmetry.
- $f ( x ) = ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } - 5$

• A) Vertex: \(( 1 , - 5 )\); axis: \(x = 1\)
• B) Vertex: \(( - 5 , - 1 )\); axis: \(x = - 5\)
• C) Vertex: \(( - 1 , - 5 )\); axis: \(x = - 1\)
• D) Vertex: \(( 5,1 )\); axis: \(x = 5\)

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