Stage 21 · Linear Functions

21.7.3 Comparing Plans and Analyzing Profit and Loss

21.7 Linear Functions in the Real World

Point 3 of 6

21.7.3 Comparing Plans and Analyzing Profit and Loss

Core idea

Draw a line for each pricing plan; the crossing is the "equally worthwhile" tipping point, so compare heights to pick the cheaper one.

Module goal. Pull together modeling, recovering formulas, reading graphs, and equations and inequalities to solve real situations — and plant a contrast that sets up the nonlinear change of the next stage.
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