Determine whether the given quadratic function has a maximum or minimum value. Then find that maximum or
minimum value
-$$f ( x ) = - ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } - 1$$
A) Maximum, 5
B) Minimum, -1
C) Maximum, -1
D) Minimum, 5

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The negative coefficient (in front of the squared term) indicates that the parabola opens downward, so it will have a maximum value. The vertex of the parabola is at the point (-5,-1), which is the maximum value. Therefore, the answer is C: maximum, -1.

Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Function Has a Maximum or Minimum