Find the Vertex of the Parabola $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 20 x - 54$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex of the parabola.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 20 x - 54$$

• A) \(( 4,5 )\)
• B) \(( - 5 , - 4 )\)
• C) \(( - 4 , - 5 )\)
• D) \(( 5,4 )\)

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