Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Function Has a Minimum Value $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 6$$

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given quadratic function has a minimum value or maximum value. Then find the
coordinates of the minimum or maximum point.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 6$$

A) minimum; $( - 1 , - 7 )$
B) maximum; $( - 1 , - 7 )$
C) minimum; $( - 7 , - 1 )$
D) maximum; $( - 7 , - 1 )$