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Dirt bike dilemma

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A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


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Students discover the algorithm for solving linear programming problems and gain conceptual understanding by solving a real-world problem and using graphing calculator applications. Illuminations provides detailed instructions, handouts, and the DRTBK program for TI calculators.

Students will:

  • Understand the steps required to solve a linear programming problem.
  • Solve linear programming problems.

NCTM Standards and Expectations:

  • Use symbolic algebra to represent and explain mathematical relationships.
  • Draw reasonable conclusions about a situation being modeled.

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