SOLUTION: hi, need help desperately. graph the equation, identifying the y-intercept. y = 2x -5 thanks so much

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Question 19669: hi,
need help desperately.
graph the equation, identifying the y-intercept.
y = 2x -5
thanks so much
Answer by ntnk(54) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+2x+-5%29+
When an equation is written in slope-intercept form, y=mx%2Bb, b is known as the y-intercept. In this case, m (the slope) would be 2 and b would be -5.