Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points.
-$( 5,0 )$ and $( 0,6 )$
A) $- \frac { 6 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 5 } { 6 }$
C) $\frac { 6 } { 5 }$
D) $- \frac { 5 } { 6 }$

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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 $m = \frac{6 - 0}{0 - 5} = -\frac{6}{5}$.

Find the Slope of the Line That Passes Through the Given