Interpret the linear equation.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 = 6; The amount of water in the bucket increases 6 ounces every minute. 
At x = 0 the amount of water in the bucket was 120 ounces.
B. m = 120; The amount of water in the bucket increases 120 ounces every minute. 
At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 6 ounces.
C. m = 120; The amount of water in the bucket decreases 120 ounces every minute. 
At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 6 ounces.
D. m = -6; The amount of water in the bucket decreases 6 ounces every minute. 
At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 120 ounces.
Answer: D
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