Find the slope of the line containing the two points.
-(-3, -3); (5, -1)
A) 4
B) - 4
C) $$\frac { 1 } { 4 }$$
D) $$- \frac { 1 } { 4 }$$

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The slope of a line through two 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 $(-3, -3)$ and $(5, -1)$ into this formula gives $m = \frac{-1 - (-3)}{5 - (-3)} = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}$.

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Find the Slope of the Line Containing the Two Points $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$