Math Problem Statement

find the corners of the solution region

Find the corners of the solution region.

Solution

The solution region shown in the image is a polygon formed by the intersections of the lines:

  1. 4x+y=64x + y = 6 (green line)
  2. x+2y=5x + 2y = 5 (red line)
  3. 2x+6y=122x + 6y = 12 (blue line)

To find the vertices (corners) of the solution region, we compute the intersections of these lines.


Step 1: Solve for intersections

Intersection of 4x+y=64x + y = 6 and x+2y=5x + 2y = 5:

Solve the system: 4x+y=6(1)4x + y = 6 \quad \text{(1)} x+2y=5(2)x + 2y = 5 \quad \text{(2)} From equation (2): y=5x2y = \frac{5 - x}{2}.

Substitute into equation (1): 4x+5x2=64x + \frac{5 - x}{2} = 6 8x+5x=12(multiply by 2 to clear the fraction)8x + 5 - x = 12 \quad (\text{multiply by 2 to clear the fraction}) 7x=7x=17x = 7 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 1 Substitute x=1x = 1 into y=5x2y = \frac{5 - x}{2}: y=512=2y = \frac{5 - 1}{2} = 2 Intersection: (1,2)(1, 2).


Intersection of 4x+y=64x + y = 6 and 2x+6y=122x + 6y = 12:

Solve the system: 4x+y=6(3)4x + y = 6 \quad \text{(3)} 2x+6y=12(4)2x + 6y = 12 \quad \text{(4)} From equation (3): y=64xy = 6 - 4x.

Substitute into equation (4): 2x+6(64x)=122x + 6(6 - 4x) = 12 2x+3624x=122x + 36 - 24x = 12 22x=24x=1211-22x = -24 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{12}{11} Substitute x=1211x = \frac{12}{11} into y=64xy = 6 - 4x: y=64(1211)=64811=66114811=1811y = 6 - 4\left(\frac{12}{11}\right) = 6 - \frac{48}{11} = \frac{66}{11} - \frac{48}{11} = \frac{18}{11} Intersection: (1211,1811)\left(\frac{12}{11}, \frac{18}{11}\right).


Intersection of x+2y=5x + 2y = 5 and 2x+6y=122x + 6y = 12:

Solve the system: x+2y=5(5)x + 2y = 5 \quad \text{(5)} 2x+6y=12(6)2x + 6y = 12 \quad \text{(6)} From equation (5): x=52yx = 5 - 2y.

Substitute into equation (6): 2(52y)+6y=122(5 - 2y) + 6y = 12 104y+6y=1210 - 4y + 6y = 12 2y=2y=12y = 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = 1 Substitute y=1y = 1 into x=52yx = 5 - 2y: x=52(1)=3x = 5 - 2(1) = 3 Intersection: (3,1)(3, 1).


Step 2: List of vertices

The vertices (corners) of the solution region are:

  1. (1,2)(1, 2)
  2. (1211,1811)\left(\frac{12}{11}, \frac{18}{11}\right)
  3. (3,1)(3, 1)

Would you like further clarifications or visual confirmation of the solution? Here are some additional questions to consider:

  1. How can these points be verified geometrically?
  2. Would you like a step-by-step explanation of solving one of these intersections?
  3. Do you need the inequalities that define the shaded region?
  4. Should I plot these points and the polygon of the feasible region?
  5. Can I assist in solving for a specific objective function within this region?

Tip: Always double-check intersection points by substituting back into the original equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
System of Equations
Graphical Solution
Intersection Points

Formulas

Equation of a straight line: y = mx + c
Substitution method for solving linear equations
Elimination method for solving linear equations

Theorems

Linear equations represent straight lines in a 2D plane.
The point of intersection of two lines satisfies both equations.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10