From the graph provided, we are examining the y-intercept of the curve. The y-intercept is where the graph crosses the y-axis, meaning the x-coordinate is $0$.

Observations:

1. The graph clearly crosses the y-axis at the point $(0, -8)$.
2. This is the only point where the graph intersects the y-axis.

Answer:

The graph has 1 y-intercept.

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Related Questions:

1. What is the x-intercept of the graph shown?
2. Can a quadratic graph have more than one y-intercept? Why or why not?
3. How does the vertex of a parabola relate to its intercepts?
4. Can the y-intercept ever equal the x-intercept of a graph?
5. How would changing the constant term of a quadratic equation affect the y-intercept?

Tip:

The y-intercept of a function can always be found by substituting $x = 0$ into the equation of the function.