\"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 –2 for y2,  –2 for y1, -8 for x2, and 3 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"                 (Simplify)

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\"\"                 (Additive inverse property: \"\")

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

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\"\"                             (Divide: \"\") \"\"

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".