For linear $T$, $T(0)=T(0+0)=T(0)+T(0)$, so subtracting gives $T(0)=0$. This necessary condition provides a quick test against linearity. It is not sufficient: $T(x)=x^2$ maps zero to zero but is not linear over $\mathbb R$.
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