Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine Whether $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 3$$

Multiple Choice

Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine whether the given quadratic function has a minimum value or maximum value. Then find the
coordinates of the minimum or maximum point.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 3$$

A) minimum; $( - 1 , - 4 )$
B) maximum; $( - 1 , - 4 )$
C) minimum; $( - 4 , - 1 )$
D) maximum; $( - 4 , - 1 )$