Determine the Quadratic Function Whose Graph Is Given $( - 1,4 )$

question 227

Multiple Choice

Determine the quadratic function whose graph is given.
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Vertex: $( - 1,4 )$
$y$ -intercept: $( 0,3 )$

• A) \(f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 3\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 3\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 3\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 3\)

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