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Is it true that a line with slope 1 always passes through the origin? Explain your reasoning.
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Step 1: The slope of a line is given by the formula $\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$, where $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ are any two points on the line. Show more…
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