Create a Linear Function Whose Graph Has a Slope Of -\frac{1}{8}

Multiple Choice

Create a linear function whose graph has a slope of $-\frac{1}{8}$ and a y-intercept at $\left(0, \frac{5}{9}\right)$ .

A) $f(x) =-\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$

B) $f(x) =-\frac{5}{9} x+\frac{1}{8}$

C) $f(x) =\frac{1}{8} x+\frac{5}{9}$

D) $f(x) =\frac{5}{9} x-\frac{1}{8}$