Interpret the linear equation.
-The amount of water in a leaky bucket is given by the linear function y = 120 - 11x, where y is in ounces and x is in minutes. Find and interpret the slope and y-intercept of the linear equation.
A) m = 120; The amount of water in the bucket increases 120 ounces every minute. b = 11; At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 11 ounces.
B) m = 120; The amount of water in the bucket decreases 120 ounces every minute. b = 11; At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 11 ounces.
C) m = -11; The amount of water in the bucket decreases 11 ounces every minute. b = 120; At x = 0, the amount of water in the bucket was 120 ounces.
D) m = 11; The amount of water in the bucket increases 11 ounces every minute. b = 120; At x = 0 the amount of water in the bucket was 120 ounces.

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The slope (m) of the equation y = 120 - 11x is -11, which indicates the rate of change of water in the bucket is a decrease of 11 ounces per minute. The y-intercept (b) is 120, meaning at x = 0 (the start), the bucket had 120 ounces of water.

Interpret the Linear Equation