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

question 57

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) \(x - 4 y = 16\)

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