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The function $p$, defined by $p(x)=158-4x$, gives the number of blank sheets of paper, $p(x)$, remaining in a printer $x$ days after the printer had been loaded with paper. Which statement is the best interpretation of $p(8)=126$?

A

The number of blank sheets of paper remaining in the printer decreased by a total of 8 sheets after 126 days.

B

There were 8 blank sheets of paper remaining in the printer 126 days after the printer had been loaded with paper.

C

There were 126 blank sheets of paper remaining in the printer 8 days after the printer had been loaded with paper.

D

The number of blank sheets of paper remaining in the printer decreased by a total of 126 sheets after 8 days.