Determine If the Vertex of the Graph Is a Maximum $y = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } - 1$

question 222

Multiple Choice

Determine if the vertex of the graph is a maximum point or a minimum point.
- $y = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } - 1$

• A) Maximum
• B) Minimum

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