Find the slope of the line satisfying the given conditions.
-through $( - 8 , - 3 )$ and $( - 4 , - 6 )$
A) $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$
B) $- \frac { 3 } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { 4 } { 3 }$
D) $- \frac { 4 } { 3 }$

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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, $m = \frac{-6 - (-3)}{-4 - (-8)} = \frac{-3}{4} = -\frac{3}{4}$.

Find the Slope of the Line Satisfying the Given Conditions (−8,−3)( - 8 , - 3 )(−8,−3)

Find the Slope of the Line Satisfying the Given Conditions $( - 8 , - 3 )$