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Using the point-slope formula, what is the equation of the line that passes through the points(1,5)and(0, 0)?

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The equation of the line that contains point O(0; 0): y = mx.


m=(y_0)/(x_0)


(1;\ 5)\to x_0=1;\ y_0=5\\\\subtitute:m=(5)/(1)=5

Answer:
\boxed{y=5x}

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