SOLUTION: How does slope create rising and falling lines?

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Question 372155: How does slope create rising and falling lines?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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It stems from the definition of slope, which is rise/run. If there is a positive run (advance towards the right) but negative rise, the line would fall, but if there is positive rise, the line would rise. Hope that helps.