\"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 –1 for y2,  –3 for y1, 3 for x2, and 0 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"             (Simplify)

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\"\"                       (Add: \"\")\"\"

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".