Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations of linear graphs

Equations of linear graphs — practice question

The diagram represents a straight line $L$ on axes marked $x$ and $y$, and it goes through the origin.

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Explain why line $L$ in the diagram cannot have equation $y = x + 2$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The line cuts the $y$-axis below $0$” …