Determine the X- and Y-Intercepts for the Given Function $$f ( x ) = - ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4$$

question 105

Multiple Choice

Determine the x- and y-intercepts for the given function.
- $$f ( x ) = - ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4$$

• A) \(x\)-intercepts: \(( 0,0 )\) and \(( 4,0 )\)
• \(y\)-intercept: \(( 0 , - 8 )\)
• B) \(x\)-intercept: \(( 2,0 )\)
• \(y\)-intercept: \(( 0 , - 4 )\)
• C) \(x\)-intercept: none
• \(y\)-intercept: \(( 0 , - 8 )\)
• D) \(x\)-intercept: \(( 2,0 )\)
• \(y\)-intercept: \(( 0,4 )\)

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