\"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, 3 for y1, 7 for x2, and 7 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"                   (subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                      (Additive identity property: \"\")

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

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".