You're So Fined
How do municipal fines affect people with different incomes?
Students will
- Write and solve a system of linear equations and interpret the intersection in a real-world context
- Explore how changing the slopes and y-intercepts affects where (and if) two lines intersect
- Use a unit rate to create a table, graph, and equation
Before you begin
Students should be comfortable relating a scenario to an equation to a graph. Previous experience with systems of equations is not needed.Common Core Standards
Content Standards
Mathematical Practices
Shoutouts
John Oliver, Hali Woods, Tom Barrett, Harriet Cleveland. Image courtesy of Chris Yarzab (https://www.flickr.com/
photos/chrisyarzab/7856942124)
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