Identify the Vertex of the Parabola $$y = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 23$$

question 373

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex of the parabola.
- $$y = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 23$$

• A) \(( 3,5 )\)
• B) \(( - 5 , - 3 )\)
• C) \(( 5,3 )\)
• D) \(( - 3 , - 5 )\)

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