Linear Functions Analysis: Does Function I Pass Through the Origin?

Linear Functions with Graph Interpretation

Does line I pass through the origin point of the axes?

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00:00 Does graph 1 pass through the origin?
00:02 The origin is the point (0,0)
00:05 We can see that the line does not pass through it
00:08 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Does line I pass through the origin point of the axes?

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Step-by-step solution

Let's first remember that the origin of the coordinate system is (0,0) (0,0) .

We'll highlight the point on the graph, noting that it doesn't lie on any of the plotted lines.

Therefore, the answer is C; If we plot the point (3,1) (3,1) , then we'll see that it lies on line I (the blue one).

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Final Answer

No, it passes through (3,1) (3,1) .

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Origin Definition: The origin is the point where x-axis and y-axis intersect (0,0) (0,0)
  • Visual Check: Trace line I to see if it passes through (0,0) (0,0) or another point
  • Verification: Line I passes through (3,1) (3,1) instead of the origin ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Assuming diagonal lines always pass through origin
    Don't assume that all slanted lines pass through (0,0) (0,0) = wrong identification! Only lines with equation y = mx (no y-intercept) pass through the origin. Always trace the line back to see where it crosses the y-axis.

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FAQ

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How can I tell if a line passes through the origin just by looking at the graph?

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Visually trace the line back to where x = 0. If the line crosses the y-axis at y = 0, then it passes through the origin (0,0) (0,0) . If it crosses above or below, it doesn't pass through the origin.

What's the difference between lines that pass through the origin and those that don't?

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Lines through the origin have equations like y = mx (no added number). Lines that don't pass through the origin have equations like y = mx + b where b ≠ 0.

Why doesn't line I pass through the origin in this graph?

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Looking at the graph, line I (the blue line) crosses the y-axis above the origin. When you trace it to x = 0, it intersects at approximately (0,1) (0, 1) , not (0,0) (0,0) .

How do I identify specific points on a line from the graph?

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Find where the line intersects grid lines. In this case, line I clearly passes through the point (3,1) (3,1) where x = 3 and y = 1 meet on the grid.

What if the graph is hard to read exactly?

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Look for points where the line crosses grid intersections - these give you exact coordinates. Use these clear points rather than trying to estimate unclear areas of the graph.

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