Why does V vs 1/P pass through the origin but P vs 1/V might not?

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In the graph of volume against 1/pressure,why does the straight line graph not touch the starting point. Whereas,in the graph of pressure against 1/volume,why does the straight line graph touch the starting point??
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javierong said:
In the graph of volume against 1/pressure,why does the straight line graph not touch the starting point.
Thanks. Pls helppp!:)

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