3*x - 5*y = s This line passes through (3,1). That means the above equation is valid for x = 3 and y = 1. Substituting, 3*3 - 5*1 = s. i.e. s = 4. This line also passes through (5,r). That means the above equation is valid for x = 5 and y = r.Since we already know s = 4 :)