Practise the method.Example 1A straight line passes through (2,13) and (4,21). Find its y−intercept.Show worked answerAnswer: 5The gradient is 221−13=4.Substitute into y=4x+c to find c=5.Example 2The lines y=3x+2 and y=4x−3 intersect. Find the x−coordinate.Show worked answerAnswer: 5Set the right sides equal.3x+2=4x−3, giving x=5.Example 3A straight line passes through (4,20) and (6,28). Find its y−intercept.Show worked answerAnswer: 4The gradient is 228−20=4.Substitute into y=4x+c to find c=4.