The slope (m) can be calculated as the ratio of the change in y to the change in x:
m = (10-5)/(2-1) = 5/1 = 5
Therefore, the equation of the line y = mx through the origin is:
y = 5x
The graph shows the proportional relationship. Derive the equation of the line y = mx through the origin.
(1, 5)
(2, 10)
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