What is the y -intercept of the quadratic function f of x is equal to open paren x minus 8 close paren times open paren x plus 3 close paren ?

The y-intercept occurs where x = 0. Substitute 0 into f(x) = (x − 8)(x + 3): f(0) = (−8)(3) = −24. Therefore, the y-intercept is (0, −24), choice A.

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