Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$f ( x ) = - 7 ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 8$$

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = - 7 ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 8$$

A) $( 2 , - 8 )$
B) $( - 8,2 )$
C) $( - 2 , - 8 )$
D) $( - 7 , - 2 )$