To find the [tex]\( y \)[/tex]-intercept ([tex]\( b \)[/tex]) of the line that passes through the point [tex]\((10, 1)\)[/tex] with a slope ([tex]\( m \)[/tex]) of [tex]\(-0.5\)[/tex], we need to use the equation of the line in slope-intercept form:
[tex]\[ y = mx + b \][/tex]
Given:
- [tex]\( x = 10 \)[/tex]
- [tex]\( y = 1 \)[/tex]
- [tex]\( m = -0.5 \)[/tex]
We can substitute these values into the equation to solve for [tex]\( b \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 1 = (-0.5)(10) + b \][/tex]
Simplify the right side:
[tex]\[ 1 = -5 + b \][/tex]
To isolate [tex]\( b \)[/tex], add 5 to both sides:
[tex]\[ 1 + 5 = b \][/tex]
Thus:
[tex]\[ b = 6 \][/tex]
So, the [tex]\( y \)[/tex]-intercept of the line is [tex]\( \boxed{6} \)[/tex].