Identify the Vertex of the Parabola $$y = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 23$$

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex of the parabola.
- $$y = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 23$$

A) $( 3,5 )$
B) $( - 5 , - 3 )$
C) $( 5,3 )$
D) $( - 3 , - 5 )$