\"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 –7 for y2,  –7 for y1, 0 for x2, and 5 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"                (Simplify)

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\"\"                       (Additive inverse proparty: \"\")

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".