Lesson Plan 2: Hot Dog Sales - Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
Overview:
This lesson will provide students with an introduction to solving equations and inequalities numerically (using a table), graphically, and algebraically.
Time Allotment:
One 50-minute class period
Subject Matter:
Linear equations and inequalities
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Write a profit equation for a simple business.
Solve equations numerically, graphically, and algebraically.
Solve inequalities numerically, graphically, and algebraically.
Standards: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2000: