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Why will the graph of every proportional relationship include the point (0,0)?PLSSS HELP

Why will the graph of every proportional relationship include the point (0,0)?PLSSS-example-1
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(0,0) is the origin so it’s always proportion because that’s the starting point within every graph
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I think it's because (0,0) is an equivalent starting point, so continuing with the ratios forward would be all be equivalent and match. I don't have much of a way with words, I am sorry.

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