Question

The y-intercept of the line whose equation is 2x + 5y = 8 is
i got 8?

Answer 1

gotta solve for y.
5y=8-2x
=y=(8/5)-2x/5 so y intercept should be 8/5

Answer 2

Moldy85 has the right answer,
For your reference, I posted the answer at http://www.oojih.com/show/algebra/linearfunction/
scroll down to the bottom to see the solution.

Answer 3

y intercept is going to be the constant (no variable) term if you solve for y

Answer 4

or y intercept means x =0