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A point is written as (2k - 8, 0). For this point to coincide with the origin, the value of k must be:

Class 9Points on the AxesCoordinate Geometry
  • A3
  • B8
  • C4
  • D5

Step-by-Step Solution

The origin is (0, 0). The -coordinate is already 0; set the -coordinate to 0: .
Answer: C) 4

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