Choice A is the correct answer. Convert to slope-intercept form or set $x=0$.

1. Distribute: $y - 3 = 2x - 8$
2. Add 3: $y = 2x - 5$
3. Intercept: $b = -5$

💡 Strategic Tip: Don't just read numbers from the equation. You must simplify to $y=mx+b$ form.

Choice B is incorrect because it's the y-coordinate of the point, not the intercept. Choice C is incorrect because it's part of the distribution. Choice D is incorrect because of calculation error.