Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 7$$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 7$$

• A) \(( 1,3 )\)
• B) \(( - 1,19 )\)
• C) \(( 2,15 )\)
• D) \(( - 2,39 )\)

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