To evaluate whether the graph of the equation \( y = \frac{1}{5}x \) is correct based on the provided points, let's go through the properties:
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Identify Key Characteristics of the Equation:
- The equation \( y = \frac{1}{5}x \) represents a straight line with a slope of \( \frac{1}{5} \). This means that for every 5 units you move horizontally to the right (rise), the line rises by 1 unit (run).
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Test the Points:
- Point 1: \( (0, 0) \)
- Substituting \( x = 0 \) into the equation gives: \[ y = \frac{1}{5}(0) = 0 \]
- So, this point is correct on the graph.
- Point 2: \( (5, 1) \)
- Substituting \( x = 5 \) into the equation gives: \[ y = \frac{1}{5}(5) = 1 \]
- So, this point is also correct on the graph.
- Point 1: \( (0, 0) \)
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Check the Slope:
- The slope, calculated as rise/run, is indeed \( \frac{1}{5} \), meaning it rises 1 unit for every 5 units run horizontally.
Based on this analysis, the response that most accurately represents the facts is:
Yes, it is the correct graph because the ordered pair (0, 0) satisfies the equation and the slope m=rise/run=1/5.