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What is the y-intercept for the graph of the equation 3x-5y=15​

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Answer:

(0, -5)

Explanation:

We need to convert function to slope-intrcept form y=mx+b, where:

3x - 5y = 15​ {subtract 3x from both sides by 20}

-5y = -3x + 15 {divide both sides by (-5)}

y = 3/5x - 5 ⇒ b = -5

Therefore y-intercept of the line is (0, -5)

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