Question

Find the y-intercept for the graph of the quadratic function.
y + 4 = (x + 2)^2

Answer 1

The y intercept is the point where the graph passes through the y axis

Answer 2

At that point I just drew above, what is the x value?

Answer 3

so it is (0,4)

Answer 4

no...

Answer 5

Set x to zero and solve for y.
By inspection y = 0

Answer 6

(4,0)

Answer 7

What robtobey said is correct

Answer 8

but why???

Answer 9

Take a look at this graph

Answer 10

I drew this without knowing what the graph looks like