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Advanced MathEasy–MediumY-intercept of a factored quadratic

Advanced Math practice question

In the xy-plane, the graph of y = (x + 1)(x − 3) crosses the y-axis at what value of y?

Answer: -3

At x = 0, y = (1)(−3) = −3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 has the sign wrong.
If you answered -1
−1 is an x-intercept.
If you answered -2
−2 adds 1 and −3.

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