$\"slope$ $\"\"$

Since the line is raising the slope is positive.

Next, find the slope.

$\"\"$

Substitute -6 for y₂, –8 for y₁, -2 for x₂, and -8 for x₁ in slope formula.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Simplify)

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

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

Slope is positive and slope is $\"\"$ .