\"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 –5 for y2,  0 for y1, 0 for x2, and -1 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"            (Simplify)

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\"\"               (Subtract: \"\") \ \

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\"\"                  (Add: \"\")

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\"\"                    (divide: \"\")\"\"

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Slope is negative and slope is \"\".