Write the equation of the line that passes through the point $P ( 0,0 )$ and is parallel to the line $y = 5 x - 3$.
A) $\quad y = 3 x + 5$
B) $\quad x = 5 y$
C) $\quad y = 5 x$
D) $y = - 3 x$
E) $y = 3 x$

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Lines that are parallel have the same slope. The given line has a slope of 5, so a line parallel to it and passing through the origin (0,0) would have the equation $y = 5x$.

Write the Equation of the Line That Passes Through the Point