Find the Axis of Symmetry of the Parabola Defined by the Given

Multiple Choice

Find the axis of symmetry of the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 9$$

A) $x = - 4$
B) $x = 4$
C) $\mathrm { y } = 9$
D) $y = - 9$