Find the axis of symmetry of the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
-$$f ( x ) = 8 - ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 }$$
A) $x = 2$
B) $x = - 2$
C) $x = 8$
D) $x = - 8$

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The axis of symmetry for a parabola defined by a quadratic function in the form $f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k$ is $x = h$. For the given function $f(x) = 8 - (x + 2)^2$, it can be rewritten in the form $f(x) = -1(x + 2)^2 + 8$, indicating that $h = -2$. Therefore, the axis of symmetry is $x = -2$.

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