Equation of a line through the origin and perpendicular to, the line joining (a, 0) and (-a, 0), is

y = 0

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x = 0

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x = –a

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y = –a

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Solution

The correct option is B x = 0
The required equation passing through (0, 0) and its gradient is $m = \frac{1}{0}$ , is $y = \frac{1}{0} x \Rightarrow x = 0$ .

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