Use the Quadratic Function to Determine If the Function Has $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 27$$

question 203

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic function to determine if the function has a maximum or minimum value and then find this maximum or minimum value.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 27$$

• A) minimum at \(( 9,0 )\)
• B) minimum at \(( 0,3 )\)
• C) maximum at \(( 9,3 )\)
• D) maximum at \(( - 3 , - 9 )\)

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