Find the slope of the line through the pair of points (-1, -6), (2, 1). Plot the pair of points, draw a line through them, and indicate the rise and run in the graph.

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Using the formula for slope:
slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
slope = (1 - (-6))/(2 - (-1))
slope = 7/3

To graph the line, plot the two points (-1, -6) and (2, 1). 
Then use the slope to find a third point on the line. 
Starting at (2, 1), move up 7 units (rise) and right 3 units (run) to get the point (5, 8). 
Connect the three points to draw the line.

The rise is 7 and the run is 3.

Find the Slope of the Line Through the Pair of Points