$\"slope$ $\"\"$

Since the line is raising the slope is positive.

Next, find the slope.

$\"\"$

Substitute 1 for y₂, –4 for y₁, 7 for x₂, and –2 for x₁ in slope formula.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Product of two same signs is positive)

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

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