The function f ( x ) is an even polynomial function with a negative leading coefficient. the graph of f ( x ) has an axis of symmetry at x = − 2 . which statement describes the graph of − f ( x − 3 ) ?

a. it falls to the left and falls to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = − 5 .
b. it rises to the left and rises to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = − 5 .
c. it rises to the left and rises to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = 1 .
d. it falls to the left and falls to the right and has an axis of symmetry at x = 1 .