Find the slope of the line containing the two points.
-(6, -6); (-8, 3)
A) $- \frac { 9 } { 14 }$
B) $\frac { 9 } { 14 }$
C) $- \frac { 14 } { 9 }$
D) $\frac { 14 } { 9 }$

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The slope of a line through points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Substituting the given points, $m = \frac{3 - (-6)}{-8 - 6} = \frac{9}{-14} = -\frac{9}{14}$.

Find the Slope of the Line Containing the Two Points −914- \frac { 9 } { 14 }−149​

Find the Slope of the Line Containing the Two Points $- \frac { 9 } { 14 }$