Algebra Problem 21
Rectangular or Circular?

A teacher wants to replace 31 single student desks with tables.  There are two choices of tables: a 2 student rectangular table or a 3 student circular table.  The teacher is limited to 10 rectangular tables and 6 circular tables.

What is the minimum number of tables that should be ordered to hold exactly 31 students?


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CU - Conceptual Understanding 1 2 3 4 5 6

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PS - Processes & Strategies 1 2 3 4 5 6

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V - Verification 1 2 3 4 5 6

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C - Communication 1 2 3 4 5 6

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ACC - Accuracy 1     4 5  

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