Identify the Vertex of the Parabola $$f ( x ) = ( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 419

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex of the parabola.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( - 8,0 )\)
• B) \(( 8,0 )\)
• C) \(( 0 , - 8 )\)
• D) \(( 0,8 )\)

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