Question

What is the y-intercept of the quadratic functionf(x) = (x – 8)(x + 3)?

Answer 1

(0,-24)

Explanation:

f(x) = (x – 8)(x + 3)

To find the y intercept, set x=0

f(0) = (0 – 8)(0 + 3)

f(0) = (-8)(3)

f(0) = -24

The y intercept is

(0,-24)