What is the first step when rewriting y = –4x2 + 2x – 7 in the form y = a(x – h)2 + k?




A.2 must be factored from 2x – 7


B.–4 must be factored from –4x2 + 2x


C.x must be factored from –4x2 + 2x


D.–4 must be factored from –4x2 – 7