SAT Math Question for the week of 09/12/2021

The equation y = 2x^2 - 5x - 4 graphs a parabola in the xy-plane? Which of the following is the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the parabola?

A) -5

B) -4

C) 2

D) 5

Maps to Category 30 of the book.

There is a flashcard for this concept. It is accessible from the Resources page.

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Answer posted on 09/19/2021: Correct answer choice is B.

In the standard form equation of a parabola the value of c is the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the parabola.