A standard showerhead in Jen's house dispenses 5 gallons of water per minute. Jen changed this showerhead to an energy-saving one. The equation shows the amount of water dispensed, y, as a function of the number of minutes, x, for the new showerhead.
y = 3x

How much water does Jen save each day with the change in showerheads if she uses the shower for 8 minutes each day?

a. 16 gallons
b. 17 gallons
c. 32 gallons
d. 37 gallons

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Answer:

I'm pretty sure the answer is A!

Step-by-step explanation:

cause the first shower head is 5x3=40 and the second one is 3×8=24 so you that the answer and find the difference leaving you with the number 16!