In the context of a proportional relationship represented by a graph, the line passes through the origin (0,0), and the equation of this line can be expressed in the form \( y = mx \), where:
- \( y \) is the dependent variable,
- \( x \) is the independent variable,
- \( m \) is the slope of the line.
To derive the equation \( y = mx \), we need to determine the slope \( m \). The slope can be calculated using two points on the line, \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \), with the formula:
\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]
Once you determine the value of \( m \), you will have the complete equation of the line in the form \( y = mx \).
If specific points from the graph were provided, you could plug those values into the formula to find \( m \). If you have such points, please share them for a more precise calculation!