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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. The y-intercept of a graph is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis. The graph of function shown intersects the y-axis at the point . Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph of is .
Desmos solution:
Note: The blue line shows the graph; read the y-intercept at (0, 8).
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the point where the x-axis, not the graph of , intersects the y-axis.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.