\"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 8 for y2,  5 for y1, \"\"5 for x2, and 2 for x1  in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"                  (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                    (Subtract: \"\")\"\"

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Slope is negative and slope is \"\".

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