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Find the equation of the line containing the origin and having inclination 60°

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Solution

Given, Inclination of line = θ = 60°

∴ Slope of the line (m) = tan θ = tan 60° = `sqrt(3)`

Equation of the line having slope m and passing through origin (0, 0) is y = mx.

∴ The equation of the required line is y = `sqrt(3)x`

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