Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points.
-$( 7,1 )$ and $( 2,8 )$
A) $\frac { 7 } { 5 }$
B) 1
C) $- \frac { 7 } { 5 }$
D) $- \frac { 5 } { 7 }$

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The slope of a line passing 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, we get $m = \frac{8 - 1}{2 - 7} = \frac{7}{-5} = -\frac{7}{5}$.

Find the Slope of the Line That Passes Through the Given