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 * Goal || Students will demonstrate their knowledge of linear equations and inequalities by designing businesses on a budget for the "Design an Island" contest. ||
 * Role || You are a potential contestant for the "Design an Island" contest. ||
 * Audience || You must impress the executive board of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. ||
 * Setting || You need to design the most attractive, yet cost-effective, businesses for the island to win the contest. ||
 * Presentation || You will create a commercial to promote your design by using iMovie to send in for your application. ||
 * Standards || iMovie: mathematical concepts, mathematical reasoning, strategy/procedures, explanation, neatness and organization, diagrams and sketches, and working with others. Presentation: content, comprehension, preparedness, enthusiasm, speaks clearly, stays on topic, and time-limit. ||

=Introduction= It is the third blizzard this week, and the fluffy white powder piles so high that you cannot even see out your front window. It is the heart of February so you know that sunshine is far from melting the constant freezer you seem to be living in. You think to yourself about how nice it would be to get away to someplace warm and fun. In the midst of this daydream you turn on the news to see when this madness will end. To your surprise, this is what you hear...

=Task= Breaking news! Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has just discovered a new island in the Atlantic Ocean during a recent cruise. Now they are sponsoring the “Design an Island” contest to find the best designers for the businesses that they want on the island. Royal Caribbean is looking for a creative starting plan of one hotel, one restaurant, and a gift shop. A budget is established for these three structures to be built and stocked for tourists. Using the given prices, contestants need to set up and solve linear equations to show how the budget is broken down. All applications should be submitted in the form of a commercial to try to persuade Royal Caribbean to choose you for the job. Not only do the winners get to follow through with their design, but also they will get this newly-founded property named after them. Have you always wanted an island named after you? Well, here is your shot to make it happen, so start designing! =Conclusion= Success! Through the help of linear equations you were able to creatively design a new popular vacation destination. Linear equations prove to be helpful in assisting in projects such as this. Along your travels through life, you may also find yourself using these skills to pick the right cell phone plan, purchase the right balance of tops and jeans, or even help your business with product ordering. Linear equations are found in the world all around us, so keep your eyes open for the opportunity to solve them!