Find the slope of the line that passes through (8, 9) and (5, 1).
Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.
The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) can be calculated using the formula:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
In this case, the two points are (8, 9) and (5, 1). Substituting the values into the formula:
m = (1 - 9) / (5 - 8)
m = (-8) / (-3)
m = 8/3
Hence, the slope of the line passing through (8, 9) and (5, 1) is 8/3.