Find the Slope of the Line Containing the Given Points $P _ { 1 } ( - 8,1 ) , \quad P _ { 2 } ( - 8 , - 5 )$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Find the slope of the line containing the given points. $P _ { 1 } ( - 8,1 ) , \quad P _ { 2 } ( - 8 , - 5 )$

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 3 } { 8 }\)
• D) 0
• E) undefined

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