Question

question 2 of 10

what is the \\(y\\)-intercept of the line described by the equation below?

\\y = -5x + 7\\

a. \\((0, -7)\\)
b. \\((0, 5)\\)
c. \\((0, -5)\\)
d. \\((0, 7)\\)

Explanation:

Identify the slope-intercept form

$$ y = mx + b $$

Extract the y-intercept value

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Write the y-intercept as a coordinate point

$$ (0, 7) $$

Answer:

• A. (0, -7)
• B. (0, 5)
• C. (0, -5)
• D. (0, 7) (Correct answer)