College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercise Set 3.2 - Page 363: 103

Answer

Makes sense.

Work Step by Step

If we want to find the y-intercept, then we plug in $x=0$ into $f(x)$. Thus the y-intercept is: $f(0)=0^3+2\cdot0^2-5\cdot0-6=0+0+0-6=-6$. Thus the statement makes sense.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.