\"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 –13 for y2,  –3 for y1, 1 for x2, and 6 for x1 in slope formula. \ \

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\"\"

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

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\"\"         (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"               (Add: \"\") \ \

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\"\"                  (Cancel common signs) \ \

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

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".