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How do I graph the line that has a slope of 1/10 and includes the point (0, 5)???

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A 10% slope is one that rises by 1 unit for every 10 units travelled horizontally (10 %). For example, a roof with a 10% slope that is 20 m across will be 2 m high. This is the same as a gradient of 1/10, and an angle of 5.71° is formed between the line and the x-axis.

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