\"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 6 for y2,  –6 for y1, -2 for x2, and -2 for x1 in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"                       (Simplify)

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

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\"\"                       (Additive inverse property: \"\")    

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

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".