PRC-2 · Chapter 4 · Question 6 of 60
Under what specific condition does the straight line representing a linear equation pass exactly through the origin (0,0)?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) When the constant term is zero.
Explanation
An equation in the form of Ax + By = C will pass precisely through the origin (where x=0 and y=0) only if the constant term 'C' is equal to zero.
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