Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$f ( x ) = 8 - ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = 8 - ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( - 5,8 )\)
• B) \(( 5,8 )\)
• C) \(( 8,5 )\)
• D) \(( 8 , - 5 )\)

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