Determine Whether There Is a Maximum or Minimum Value for the Given

Multiple Choice

Determine whether there is a maximum or minimum value for the given function, and find that value.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 9$$

A) Maximum: 10
B) Minimum: $- 10$
C) Maximum: $- 10$
D) Minimum: 0