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What does buying a paper machine have to do with math? – GRADES 7, 8

GEORGIA-PACIFIC – Lesson Plan – What does buying a paper machine have to do with math? VIDEO

Common Core Mathematical Content Standards:

7.EE.3: Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with rational numbers in any form.

7.EE.4a: Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple equations to solve problems by reasoning about quantities.

*Teachers can extend this situation in 7th or 8th grade by graphing the situation or creating a similar situation to compare the two situations. (8.EE.5, 8.EE.8c)

Grades 7, 8

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