Example: Given the boundaries x > 0, y > 0, 2x - 3y + 15 > 0, and x < 9, find the maximum and minimum values of f(x,y) = 3x + 5y.

Between the Extremes
Students will use the graphing calculator to analyze, write, and graph systems of inequalities from given data. Using real-life situations, students will collect and interpret data using graphing calculators.

Chicago Public Schools
Thorough treatment of linear programming with three days of instruction. See days 25-27.

The Busing Problem (Linear Programming)
Real life linear programming problems in a lesson plan from PBS. It has an online video that can go with the lesson, but the print material stands alone.

An Introduction to Linear Programming
A step-by-step lesson for determining the maximum of a function by linear programming.

Linear Programming and Profit Lines
A lesson / activity on using profit lines and linear programming to find maximum profit.  Click on the links for the activity pages.

Linear Programming
Linear programming online lesson with example problems and good graphs. It includes an interactive quiz at the end.

Concise Explanation with Vocabulary
This is linear programming in a nutshell. It has all the background definitions and procedures on how to solve problems with this method.

Self-Check Quizzes
Glencoe's Online study tool for Linear Programming.

3D Graphing
This is Prentice Hall's self-check quiz for 3d graphing. Enter Web Code: aga–0305

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