Sketch the Graph of the Quadratic Function $f ( x ) = - ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 4$

question 137

Multiple Choice

Sketch the graph of the quadratic function. Give the vertex and axis of symmetry.
- $f ( x ) = - ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 4$

• A) Vertex: \(( 1,4 )\); axis: \(x = 1\)
• B) Vertex: \(( 1,4 )\); axis: \(x = 1\)
• C) Vertex: \(( 1 , - 4 )\); axis: \(x = 1\)
• D) Vertex: \(( - 1,4 )\); axis: \(x = - 1\)

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