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- Comparing Linear Functions
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Getting the best pick of the apples depends on where to pick. The short assessment presents a situation in which class members must analyze a real-world situation to determine the cost of picking apples. The pricing structures resemble linear piece-wise functions. At the end, participants determine when the two costs are the same.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on how to solve systems that are linear around the point of intersection
- Have classmates share the process they used in order to find the break-even point
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be familiar with solving systems of linear equations
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