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How can you tell if a linear equation is proportional?

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If the line goes through the origin, (0,0), that means the linear equation is proportional, if it doesn't go through the origin, the equation isn't proportional.

You can also tell if a linear equation is proportional if the equation has an constant after the x (for example y=2x+6)

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