Answer
$\frac{3}{4}$; the line through the points rises
Work Step by Step
Simply apply the points to the slope formula and then simplify. Since the answer is positive, the line through the points rises.
$(4,7)$ and $(8,10)$
$\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$
$\frac{10-7}{8-4}$
$\frac{3}{4}$