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Set 17: Quadratic Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

Find the y-intercept of y=x2+2x+8y = -x^2 + 2x + 8.

A.

8

✓ Correct
B.

-8

C.

2

D.

0

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. In standard form y=ax2+bx+cy = ax^2 + bx + c, the y-intercept is always the constant term cc. 1. Here c=8c = 8. 2. So the y-intercept is 8 (or the point (0,8)(0, 8)). Choice B is incorrect because of sign error. Choice C is incorrect because it is bb. Choice D is incorrect.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 8

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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