Question

Find the value of the y-intercept for the function y=−3x2−2x+1.38
.(1 point)
Responses

1.38
1.38

−1.089
negative 1.089

−3
negative 3

0.422
0.422

Answer 1

To find the y-intercept of the function \( y = -3x^2 - 2x + 1.38 \), we need to evaluate the function when \( x = 0 \).

Substituting \( x = 0 \) into the equation:

\[
y = -3(0)^2 - 2(0) + 1.38
\]
\[
y = 0 + 0 + 1.38
\]
\[
y = 1.38
\]

Thus, the value of the y-intercept is **1.38**.