The equation \( y = 5x \) represents a linear function where:
- \( y \) is the dependent variable,
- \( x \) is the independent variable,
- The coefficient \( 5 \) is the slope of the line, indicating that for every unit increase in \( x \), \( y \) increases by 5 units.
This equation will produce a straight line that passes through the origin (0, 0). You can calculate specific values of \( y \) by substituting different values for \( x \).
For example:
- If \( x = 1 \), then \( y = 5 \times 1 = 5 \).
- If \( x = -2 \), then \( y = 5 \times (-2) = -10 \).
Would you like to explore anything specific about this function, such as graphing it or analyzing its properties?