Applications of Slope and Intercept

This lecture series explores the meaning of slope and intercepts in the context of real-life situations. Watch the videos and complete the interactive exercises.

Linear equations word problems: graphs - Questions

1. A battery is charged.

The percentage of the battery's capacity that is charged as a function of time (in minutes) is graphed.

At what rate is the battery charged?

Choose 1 answer:

A. 20 percent per minute

B. 1 percent per minute

C. 10 percent per minute

D. 2 percent per minute


2. Suraj took a slice of pizza from the freezer and put it in the oven.

The pizza's temperature (in degrees Celsius) as a function of time (in minutes) is graphed.

What was the pizza's temperature after 2 minutes?


3. Archimedes drained the water in his tub.

The amount of water left in the tub (in liters) as a function of time (in minutes) is graphed.

How long did it take each time 18 liters of water were drained?

Choose 1 answer:

A. \frac {1}{3} minute

B. \frac {1}{4} minute

C. \frac {1}{2} minute

D. 1 minute


4. Karl set out to Alaska in his truck.

The amount of fuel remaining in the truck's tank (in liters) as a function of distance driven (in kilometers) is graphed.

How fast did the truck consume its fuel?

Choose 1 answer:

A. 60 liters per kilometer

B. 0.40 liters per kilometer

C. 40 liters per kilometer

D. 0.60 per kilometer