Find the Vertex $$f ( x ) = - ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } + 5$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex.
- $$f ( x ) = - ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } + 5$$

• A) \(( - 5 , - 2 )\)
• B) \(( - 2,5 )\)
• C) \(( 5 , - 4 )\)
• D) \(( - 5,2 )\)

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