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What is the y-intercept for the graph of 7x – 3y = –5?

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First, solve for y:
7x-3y=-5

Subtract 7x from both sides
7x-7x-3y=-5-7x
-3y=-5-7x

Divide by -3
y=
(-5-7x)/(-3)

See attached graph

1
(2)/(3) is the y interecept

Hope that helps.
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