Find the Axis of Symmetry of the Parabola Defined by the Given

Multiple Choice

Find the axis of symmetry of the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 9 ) ^ { 2 } - 2$$

A) $x = - 9$
B) $x = 9$
C) $x = - 2$
D) $x = 2$ ) x