Answer:
the vertex should be a maximum
Step-by-step explanation:
given y = - (x + 2)² - 1
compare to equation in vertex form
y = a(x - h)² + k
where (h, k) are the coordinates of the vertex and a is a multiplier
⇒ vertex = (- 2, - 1) ← correct
the axis of symmetry passes through the vertex , is vertical with equation
x = - 2 ← correct
• If a > 0, then vertex is a minimum
• If a < 0, then vertex is a maximum
here a < 0 ⇒ vertex should be a maximum