Unit 1: Functions and Inverse Functions

Investigation 1: Systems of Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming (6 lessons)

Overview
This investigation builds on the mathematics learned in Algebra I and extends students understanding of algebra and graphing techniques to the solution of a
system of linear inequalities. It then extends their understanding to modeling and solving Linear Programming optimization problems. Students will graph the
solution set of a linear inequality in two variables and solve systems of inequalities graphically by hand, and with a graphing calculator. They will identify the
boundary lines, half-planes, feasible region and vertices of a feasible region and determine the objective function for a real-world problem. Students will apply
the Fundamental Principles of Linear Programming (the maximum/minimum solution occurs at a vertex of the feasible region when certain conditions are met
such as the feasible region is bounded) and determine the optimal solutions to real-world problems. The students experience solving optimization problems will
result in an understanding of the practical efficacy of linear programming and its importance in present day decision-making.

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5

Common Core A.REI.D.12 Graph the solutions to a linear inequality in two variables as a half plane (excluding the boundary in the case of a strict inequality)
State Standards and graph the solution set of a system of linear inequalities as the intersection of the corresponding half-planes.
I can graph the solution I can graph the solution set to a system of linear inequalities in two variables as the intersection of the
to a linear inequality in corresponding half-planes and interpret the result.
two variables as a half- I can define variables and I can define and evaluate I can use the seven step I can use linear
Learning
plane. write constraints in order an objective function in linear programming programming in order to
Target(s)
to determine solutions and order to select the optimal algorithm in order to identify optimal solutions
non-solutions for a given solution for a given identify optimal solutions to practical problems.
context. context. to practical problems.
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Investigation 1: Systems of Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming (6 lessons)
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their teammates and graph this inequality? to this new student the A2.U1.I1.L4.HW to charge for an item?
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Lesson 6: Algebra II Unit 1 Investigation 1 Assessment

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 Unit 1: Functions and Inverse Functions
Investigation 1: Systems of Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming (6 lessons)
Lesson 2 Concept Development Notes
In the 1960s Linear Programming was used in the launch of the first rocket that carried an astronaut into space. In industry, linear programming is used
to determine optimal solutions to many real life situations.
Linear programming is a process or algorithm that determines a maximum or minimum value (optimal solution) for a linear function of more than one
variable where the independent variables are subject to linear constraints. The process may be represented graphically or algebraically. In this
investigation we will examine the graphing approach to finding the optimal solution.

Lesson 5 Student Debrief Notes

It takes a lot of information and analysis to determine how much to charge for a product.
Some things to consider are the cost of materials to make the product, the cost of labor to make the product, the cost of transporting the product, and of
course, the hope of making a profit on the product so that there is more money for new products.
However, sometimes even these factors may not be the answer to the perfect cost versus profit. Companies also have to pay attention to how other
companies set the price for similar products, whether this item is a big seller, and how much consumers are willing to pay for the product.