Sketch the Graph of the Quadratic Function $f ( x ) = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } - 9$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sketch the graph of the quadratic function. Give the vertex and axis of symmetry.
- $f ( x ) = ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } - 9$

• A) Vertex: \(( 3 , - 9 )\); axis: \(x = 3\)
• B) Vertex: \(( - 3 , - 9 )\); axis: \(x = 3\)
• C) Vertex: \(( 3 , - 9 )\); axis: \(x = - 3\)
• D) Vertex: \(( - 3 , - 9 )\); axis: \(x = - 3\)

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