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

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Minimum
• B) Maximum

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