Find the Y-Intercept of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 16 \right)$$

Multiple Choice

Find the y-intercept of the polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 16 \right)$$

A) $- 48$
B) 48
C) 144
D) $- 144$