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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Using the slope-intercept form, the equation of the line is: 
$$y - 0 = -\frac{1}{4}(x - 16)$$
Simplifying and rearranging, we get:
$$y = \frac{1}{4}x + 4$$
Converting to general form, we get:
$$x + 4y = 16$$
Therefore, the answer is B.

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