Linear equations word problems: tables - Questions

1. Suraj took a slice of pizza from the freezer and put it in the oven. The pizza was heated at a constant rate.

The table compares the pizza's temperature (in degrees Celsius) and the time since Suraj started heating it (in minutes).

Time (minutes) Temperature (degrees Celsius)
\(1\) \(2.5\)
\(7\) \(47.5\)
\(13\) \(95.5\)


How fast was the pizza heated?


2. Suraj took a slice of pizza from the freezer and put it in the oven. The pizza was heated at a constant rate.

The table compares the pizza's temperature (in degrees Celsius) and the time since Suraj started heating it (in minutes).

Time (minutes) Temperature (degrees Celsius)
\(4\) \(25\)
\(6\) \(40\)
\(8\) \(55\)


How long did it take the pizza to reach \(100\) degrees Celsius?


3. Julia got a delivery order. She took some time to get ready, and then she rode her bicycle at a constant speed.

The table compares the distance Julia made (in kilometers) and the time since she got the order (in minutes).

Distance (kilometers) Time (minutes)
\(5\) \(40\)
\(7\) \(52\)
\(9\) \(64\)


How long did it take Julia to ride \(1\) kilometer?


4. Julia got a delivery order. She took some time to get ready, and then she rode her bicycle at a constant speed.

The table compares the distance Julia made (in kilometers) and the time since she got the order (in minutes).

Distance (kilometers) Time (minutes)
\(6\) \(46\)
\(8\) \(58\)
\(10\) \(70\)


How long did it take Julia to get ready for a delivery?