Graph the Function $f ( x ) = - ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 9$

Graph the function. Identify the vertex, x-intercepts, and the equation for the axis of symmetry.
- $f ( x ) = - ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 9$

A)

vertex: $( 1,9 )$
$x$ -intercepts: $( - 4,0 )$ and $( 2,0 )$
axis of symmetry: $x = 1$
B)

vertex: $( 1 , - 9 )$
$x$ -intercepts: $( - 2,0 )$ and $( 4,0 )$
axis of symmetry: $x = 1$
C)

vertex: $( - 1,9 )$
x-intercepts: $( - 4,0 )$ and $( 2,0 )$
axis of symmetry: $x = - 1$
D)

vertex: $( 1,9 )$
$x$ -intercepts: $( - 2,0 )$ and $( 4,0 )$
axis of symmetry: $x = 1$