Use the Point-Slope Form to Write an Equation of the Line

Multiple Choice

Use the point-slope form to write an equation of the line with the slope $- \frac { 3 } { 5 }$ and that passes through the point $( - 9 , - 8 )$ .

A) $y - 9 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 8 )$
B) $y + 9 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 8 )$
C) $y - 8 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 9 )$
D) $y + 8 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 9 )$
E) $y + 8 = \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 9 )$