Use the Given Conditions to Write an Equation for the Line

Multiple Choice

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form.
-Passing through $( 1 , - 8 )$ and $( - 7,8 )$

A) $y + 8 = - 2 ( x - 1 )$
B) $y = m x - 6$
C) $y = - 2 x - 6$
D) $y = 2 x - 6$