1. The problem asks for the y-intercept of the equation $y = -2x + 5$. 2. The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis. At this point, the value of $x$ is always 0. 3. To find the y-intercept, substitute $x = 0$ into the equation: $$y = -2(0) + 5$$ 4. Simplify the expression: $$y = 0 + 5 = 5$$ 5. Therefore, the y-intercept is 5. This means the graph crosses the y-axis at the point $(0, 5)$.