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Answer:

The slope  = - 7/4

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of a slope:

[tex]m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]

We have the points (9, 1) and (5, 8). Substitute:

[tex]m=\dfrac{8-1}{5-9}=\dfrac{7}{-4}=-\dfrac{7}{4}[/tex]