![\"slope](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/Library/slope_of_a_line.gif\")
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Since the line is raising the slope is positive.
\Next, find the slope.
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Substitute 8 for y2,2 for y1, 10 for x2, and 3 for x1 in slope formula.
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(Simplify)
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(Subtract:![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=b38074825e84097baec52df24d9cefd8.png\")
) ![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
Slope is positive and slope is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=bbbe21b33ad7d3dfe3d6a41483870021.png\")
.