\"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  \"\"7 for y2,  1  for y1, 6 for x2, and \"\"2 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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\"\"                 (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"

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Slope is negative and slope is \"\".