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Linear Programming: Bakers' Dilemma

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Place the pies in a line. Pupils create a graph of a system of linear inequalities to represent the number of pies a bakery can make. Learners analyze the vertices on the graph to determine the number of pies they can bake without running out of ingredients.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct a mini-lesson on determining equations that represent situations
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should know how to graph linear inequalities on the coordinate plane
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Pros
  • Contains additional supplemental material on using a calculator to solve linear programming problems
  • Includes hints for the individual problems
Cons
  • None
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