Express the function in the form f(x) = a(x - h)2 + k and indicate the vertex.f(x) = -6x2 - 12x + 1

A. f(x) = -6(x - 1)2 - 17
vertex: (1, -17)
B. f(x) = -6(x - 2)2 - 47
vertex: (2, -47)
C. f(x) = -6(x + 1)2 + 7
vertex: (-1, 7)
D. f(x) = -6(x + 2)2 - 11
vertex: (-2, -11)


Answer: C

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