Question

Determine the y-intercept of the following parabola:
y = 3x2 - 12x - 5

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

Find the y-intercept by plugging in x = 0:

y = 3x^2 - 12x - 5

y = 3(0^2) - 12(0) - 5

y = 0 - 0 - 5

y = -5

(0, -5)