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Find the best way to maximize the profit. Pupils graph four constraints of a pet-sitting company, using a revenue equation to find a maximum amount the sitters can earn. By using the equation, scholars determine the number of cats and dogs the sitters should have each day to make the most profit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a brainstorm session to determine possible scenarios for the constraint equations
- Determine whether the maximum profit possible changes if users remove a constraint
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be familiar with constraints
Pros
- Provides a method to highlight the feasible area
- Automatically shades the half-plane for the constraints
Cons
- None