Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points.
-$( - 1 , - 1 )$ and $( 3 , - 1 )$
A) - 1
B) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$
C) 0
D) undefined

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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 $m = \frac{-1 - (-1)}{3 - (-1)} = \frac{0}{4} = 0$.

Find the Slope of the Line That Passes Through the Given