\"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  0 for y2,  \"\"3  for y1, 5 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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\"\"                (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                      (Apply additive identity property: \"\")\"\"

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Slope is positive and slope is \"\".