Use the Slope-Intercept Form to Write the Equation of the Line

Multiple Choice

Use the slope-intercept form to write the equation of the line passing through the point $P ( 24,2 )$ and having the slope $m = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ . Express the answer in general form.

A) $\quad y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + 1$
B) $\quad x + 2 y = - 28$
C) $\quad x + 2 y = 28$
D) $\quad x - 2 y = - 12$
E) $x - 2 y = 28$