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

question 72

Multiple Choice

Use the slope-intercept form to write the equation of the line passing through the point $P ( 28,0 )$ and having the slope $m = - \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ . Express the answer in general form.

• A) \(\quad x - 2 y = - 14\)
• B) \(\quad x - 2 y = 28\)
• C) \(\quad x + 2 y = 28\)
• D) \(\quad y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + 1\)
• E) \(\quad x + 2 y = - 28\)

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