Find a Point-Slope Form Equation for the Line Through the Point

Multiple Choice

Find a point-slope form equation for the line through the point with the given slope.
- $$( - 5,7 ) , m = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$

A) $y - 7 = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( x + 5 )$
B) $y + 7 = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( x + 5 )$
C) $y - 7 = \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( x + 5 )$
D) $y - 7 = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( x - 5 )$