Find the slope of the line containing the two points.
-(3, 0); (0, 4)
A) $\frac { 4 } { 3 }$
B) $- \frac { 4 } { 3 }$
C) $- \frac { 3 } { 4 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$

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The slope of a line through points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Substituting the given points $(3, 0)$ and $(0, 4)$ into this formula gives $m = \frac{4 - 0}{0 - 3} = -\frac{4}{3}$.

Find the Slope of the Line Containing the Two Points 43\frac { 4 } { 3 }34​

Find the Slope of the Line Containing the Two Points $\frac { 4 } { 3 }$