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 $P ( 16,0 )$ and having the slope $m = - \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ . Express the answer in general form.

A) $\quad x - 4 y = - 12$
B) $\quad x + 4 y = 16$
C) $\quad x + 4 y = - 16$
D) $\quad y = \frac { 1 } { 4 } x + 1$
E) $x - 4 y = 16$