\"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 2 for y2 , -1 for y1 , 4 for x2 , and 1 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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\"\"                         (Cancel common terms ) \"\"

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".