Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine Whether $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4$$

question 10

Multiple Choice

Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine whether the given quadratic function has a minimum value or maximum value. Then find the
coordinates of the minimum or maximum point.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4$$

• A) maximum; \(( - 1 , - 3 )\)
• B) minimum; \(( - 1 , - 3 )\)
• C) minimum; \(( - 3 , - 1 )\)
• D) maximum; \(( - 3 , - 1 )\)

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