Determine Whether There Is a Maximum or Minimum Value for the Given

question 133

Multiple Choice

Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 26$$

• A) Minimum: 0
• B) Minimum: 10
• C) Maximum: 10
• D) Maximum: \(- 10\)

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