Write the Coordinates of the Vertex and Determine If the Vertex

Multiple Choice

Write the coordinates of the vertex and determine if the vertex is a maximum point or a minimum point. $$f ( x ) = ( x + 12 ) ^ { 2 } - 8$$

A) (-12, -8) ; maximum
B) (-8, 12) ; maximum
C) (12, -8) ; minimum
D) (-12, -8) ; minimum