Quantitative Methods - Unit 1 > Gradient and Intercept
 
 
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Intercept

The intercept is where the line crosses the y axis.

On this diagram the intercept is c. This diagram shows a set of axes illustrating a straight line graph; the intercept of the graph is shown by the letter C next to the place on the y (vertical) axis where the graph crosses the y axis