Identify the Vertex of the Parabola $$f ( x ) = ( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex of the parabola.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 8 ) ^ { 2 }$$

A) $( - 8,0 )$
B) $( 8,0 )$
C) $( 0 , - 8 )$
D) $( 0,8 )$