Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points..
-$$( 7 , - 7 ) , ( 9,1 )$$
A) 4
B) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
C) $- \frac { 3 } { 8 }$
$D ) =- 4$

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The slope of a line through points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. For the points $(7, -7)$ and $(9, 1)$, the slope is $m = \frac{1 - (-7)}{9 - 7} = \frac{8}{2} = 4$.

Find the Slope of the Line That Goes Through the Given