Determine a Quadratic Function's Minimum or Maximum Value
Determine Whether $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4$$

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.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 4$$

A) maximum; $( - 1 , - 3 )$
B) minimum; $( - 1 , - 3 )$
C) minimum; $( - 3 , - 1 )$
D) maximum; $( - 3 , - 1 )$