\"slope\"\"

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Since the line is raising the slope is positive.

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Next, find the slope.

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\"\"            

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Substitute  6 for y2, –6 for y1, 9 for x2, and 5 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"    

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\"\"        (Product of two same signs is positive)  

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\"\"        (Add:\"\")

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\"\"           (Subtract:\"\") 

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\"\"               (Divide:\"\")\"\"

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".