\"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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Substitute  –5 for y2,–5 for y1, 9 for x2, and 4 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 0.