Find the Vertex of the Parabola by Applying the Vertex $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 48 x - 87$$

question 132

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex of the parabola by applying the vertex formula.
- $$f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 48 x - 87$$

• A) \(( 8 , - 343 )\)
• B) \(( 24 , - 87 )\)
• C) \(( - 8,425 )\)
• D) \(( - 24 , - 343 )\)

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