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Nonlinear functions SAT question

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  • Moving from left to right:
    • The curve passes from quadrant 2 to quadrant 1.
    • In quadrant 2, the curve trends up gradually to point (0 comma 2).
    • In quadrant 1, the curve trends up sharply.
  • The curve passes through the following points:
    • (negative 1 comma 1)
    • (0 comma 2)
    • (2 comma 8)

What is the y-intercept of the graph shown?

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Choice B is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point at which the graph crosses the y-axis. The graph shown crosses the y-axis at the point . Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph shown is

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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