What are constraints and how can they be represented mathematically? This instructional slideshow provides an explanation and an example of how to translate constraints into algebraic inequalities.

Concepts

constraints, inequalities

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this slideshow as an enrichment investigation

Classroom Considerations

• Internet access is required to access links within the slideshow
• Lesson assumes that viewers know how to solve simple inequalities

Pros

• A complete introduction is provided with key concepts listed in the reading passage

Cons

• Resource provides only one guided practice problem in setting up and solving a system of inequalities with constraints
• Does not include any independent practice or hands-on activities