Find the Y-Intercept for the Graph of the Quadratic Function $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 8$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Find the y-intercept for the graph of the quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 8$$

• A) \(( 0,8 )\)
• B) \(( 8,0 )\)
• C) \(( 0 , - 4 )\)
• D) \(( 0 , - 8 )\)

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