Ponder the problem of pizza prices. Pupils use provided information about two different pricing schedules for pizza. They create tables of values and functions to represent the pricing schemes, consider domain restrictions, and identify when the situations would result in the same price.

Concepts

dependent variables, independent variables, domain, range, table of values, linear equations, making predictions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class write similar problems for classmates to solve
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars must have experience with linear situations
• Graph paper should be available
  

Pros

• Gives sample responses
• Includes a checklist for learners and teachers to use in evaluating work
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.2 HSF-IF.B.5