\"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  9 for y2, –7 for y1, –3 for x2, and 5 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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\"\"                    (Divide:\"\")\"\"

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Slope is negative and slope is \"\".