Determine the Vertex by Using the Vertex Formula $x = - y ^ { 2 } - 18 y - 87$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Determine the vertex by using the vertex formula. $x = - y ^ { 2 } - 18 y - 87$

• A) (-6, 9)
• B) (-6, -9)
• C) (9, -6)
• D) (-9, -6)

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