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Mathematics — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
The line represented by the equation $x - y = 0$ is :
  1. A parallel to x-axis
  2. B parallel to y-axis
  3. C passing through the origin
  4. D passing through the point $(3, 2)$
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Model Answer

Option C — passing through the origin.

The equation $x - y = 0$ gives $y = x$. Substituting $(0, 0)$: $0 - 0 = 0$ ✓. So the line passes through the origin.

Explanation

For $x - y = 0$, put $x = 0 \Rightarrow y = 0$, confirming it passes through $(0, 0)$. It is neither parallel to any axis (it has equal, non-zero slopes in both directions) nor does it pass through $(3, 2)$ since $3 - 2 \neq 0$. Examiners expect you to verify by substitution.

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