Use the Quadratic Function to Determine If the Function Has $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 27$$

Multiple Choice

Use the quadratic function to determine if the function has a maximum or minimum value and then find this maximum or minimum value.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 12 x - 27$$

A) minimum at $( 9,0 )$
B) minimum at $( 0,3 )$
C) maximum at $( 9,3 )$
D) maximum at $( - 3 , - 9 )$