what is the y- intercept

f(x)=(x-10) (x+2)

To find the y-intercept of a function, we plug in x = 0 and solve for y.

f(x) = (x - 10)(x + 2)

Setting x = 0:

f(0) = (0 - 10)(0 + 2)
f(0) = (-10)(2)
f(0) = -20

Therefore, the y-intercept of the function f(x) = (x - 10)(x + 2) is -20.