Illustrative
Mathematics
12.1 & 12.4 Milkshakes
Student Task Statement
Diego and Lin are drinking milkshakes. Lin starts with 12 ounces and drinks an
ounce per second. Diego starts with 20 ounces and di
ounce per second.
1. How long will it take Lin and Diego to finish their milkshakes?
2. Without graphing, explain what the graphs in this situation would look like.
Think about slope, intercepts, axis labels, units, and intersection points to
guide your thinking.