Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$f ( x ) = ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 9$$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 9$$

• A) \(( - 4,9 )\)
• B) \(( - 9,4 )\)
• C) \(( 9 , - 16 )\)
• D) \(( 9 , - 4 )\)

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