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Imse Concept Library: Explanation of Simplex Method
A Word document explaining and giving examples of the 11 steps of solving linear programming models using the Simplex Method.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Linear Programming Graph
This interactive Java applet allows the user to construct up to 5 linear inequalities and view the graph of the soultion.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Maximizing Your Efforts
In this activity, students use linear programming to solve problems involving maximum and minimum values. They use the Inequality Graphing application to solve linear programming problems.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Branch and Bound
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson is best used as an extension to linear programming in which the solutions to the proposed problem must be integers. The Branch and Bound method operates on the optimized point,...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: "You're Hired!"
This activity will use linear programming and the Inequalz apps on the TI-84+ calculator to solve real world problems.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: How Many Solutions
Use the Inequality application to solve linear programming problems.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Programming and the Inequalz App
This activity uses the Inequality Graphing Application to take some of the frustration out of linear programming.It allows students to concentrate on the important part of the lesson, so they can learn the basic concepts with greater depth.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Programming Cookie Dough Kits
In this lesson students explore the concept of linear programming. The students model a real life situation with a system of inequalities and then use their graphing calculators to search for a maximum value for an objective function....
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Inequality Graphing App
This activity investigates the use of the Inequality Graphing App of the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus to solve a linear programming problem.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Let's Go to the Furniture Market
This lesson is designed to have students use linear programming to relate mathematics to the business world. Students calculate profits for a furniture business to prepare for the famous, semi-annual "Furniture Market" in North Carolina.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meadows or Malls?
The lesson plan investigates how to use matrices to solve a complex linear programming problem. Educators can download printable version of the instructional activity in pdf format.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Calzones vs. Mini Pizzas a Linear Programming Problem
This module presents a linear programming problem. An example of the revenue-maximizing product mix for a pizza parlor is developed. This is an example of a more general mathematical optimization (maximization or minimization) problem....
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Linear Programming
The topic summary outlines linear programming. Some topics reviewed are constraints, minimization problem, and maximization problem. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Review Exercises: Linear Programming
Students review linear programming. The resource consists of review exercises on the mathematics concepts.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Linear Programming
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about linear programming.
Other
High Step Sport Shoes: A Linear Programming Problem [Pdf]
A simple example of a linear programming problem for students that helps them understand the basic ideas behind linear programming and how they can be applied to solving real world problems.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Linear Programming
The lesson examines linear programming. Vocabulary, procedures, practical applications, and an assessment are included.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Linear Programming
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions test students on linear programming.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Linear Programming
Twelve problems present practice working with linear programming. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Using Linear Programming in Real Life Problems
In this activity, students explore linear equation models for real-life situations.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: George Dantzig
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a biography of mathematician George Dantzig, the man that introduced the concept of linear programming.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Linear Programming: Introduction
Linear programming is a part of a very important area of mathematics called "optimization techniques". This field of study (or at least the applied results of it) are used every day in the organization and allocation of resources. Linear...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Linear Programming
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve problems involving systems of linear inequalities. The tutorial includes examples, videos, and practice questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Linear Programming
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Given a set of constraints, graph and solve linear problems.