Identify the Vertex of the Parabola $$f ( x ) = - 5 ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 2$$

question 424

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex of the parabola.
- $$f ( x ) = - 5 ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 2$$

• A) \(( - 4,2 )\)
• B) \(( 20,2 )\)
• C) \(( 4 , - 2 )\)
• D) \(( 4,2 )\)

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