Maximizing Profit using Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach, Third Edition, by Larson, Hostetler and Edwards

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Theme:

Using Linear Programming to Solve Real Life Problems

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Math

Duration:

40-50 minutes

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Learning Standards:
4.3. Patterns and Algebra – Functions and relationships and modeling.
4.5. Mathematical Processes – problem solving, connections and representations.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will: 
  • Learn how to use linear programming to solve a business type word problem. 
  • Use linear programming to solve problems on their own.
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