Solve the problem.The amount of water in a leaky bucket is given by the linear function , where y is in ounces and x is in minutes. Find and interpret the slope and y-intercept of the linear equation.

A. m = -7; The amount of water in the bucket decreases 7 ounces every minute.   At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 127 ounces.
B. m = 7; The amount of water in the bucket increases 7 ounces every minute.   At x = 0 the amount of water in the bucket was 127 ounces.
C. m = 127; The amount of water in the bucket decreases 127 ounces every minute.   At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 7 ounces.
D. m = 127; The amount of water in the bucket increases 127 ounces every minute.   At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 7 ounces.


Answer: A

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