Determine If the Vertex of the Graph Is a Maximum $f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 2$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Determine if the vertex of the graph is a maximum point or a minimum point.
- $f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 2$

• A) Maximum
• B) Minimum

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