Describe how the graph of the equation relates to the graph of y $y = x ^ { 2 }$
-$$f ( x ) = - ( x + 7 ) ^ { 2 }$$
A) a translation 7 units up and a reflection across the $x$-axis
B) a translation 7 units to the left and a reflection across the $x$-axis
C) a translation 7 units to the right and a reflection across the $x$-axis
D) a translation 7 units to the right and a reflection across the $y$-axis

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The equation $f(x) = -(x + 7)^2$ represents a translation 7 units to the left due to the "(x + 7)" term and a reflection across the $x$-axis due to the negative sign in front of the expression.

Describe How the Graph of the Equation Relates to the Graph