Question

On a graph paper, plot the points (0, 1), (1, 3), (2, 5). Are they collinear? If so, draw the line that passes through them. 

i. Through which quadrants does this line pass? 

ii. Write the co-ordinates of the point at which it intersects the Y-axis. 

iii. Show any point in the third quadrant which lies on this line. Write the coordinates of the point.

Answer 1

i. The line passes through the quadrants I, II and III. 

ii. The line intersects the Y-axis at (0, 1). 

iii. (-1,-1)