Determine graphically the minimum value of the objective function

Z = – 50x + 20y....... (1)

subject to the constraints:

2x – y ≥ – 5........ (2)

3x + y ≥ 3....... (3)

2x – 3y ≤ 12...... (4) 

x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0

To determine the minimum value of the objective function \( Z = -50x + 20y \) graphically, we follow these steps:

### Step 1: Write the constraints as equations
The given inequalities can be rewritten as equations to plot them on a graph:

1. \( 2x - y = -5 \) (from \( 2x - y \geq -5 \))
2. \( 3x + y = 3 \) (from \( 3x + y \geq 3 \))
3. \( 2x - 3y = 12 \) (from \( 2x - 3y \leq 12 \))
4. \( x \geq 0 \) (non-negativity constraint)
5. \( y \geq 0 \) (non-negativity constraint)

### Step 2: Plot the lines corresponding to the constraints
- For each constraint, we find the intercepts to plot the lines on the coordinate plane.
  1. **For \( 2x - y = -5 \):**
     - \( x = 0 \Rightarrow y = 5 \)
     - \( y = 0 \Rightarrow x = -\frac{5}{2} \)
     
  2. **For \( 3x + y = 3 \):**
     - \( x = 0 \Rightarrow y = 3 \)
     - \( y = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1 \)
     
  3. **For \( 2x - 3y = 12 \):**
     - \( x = 0 \Rightarrow y = -4 \)
     - \( y = 0 \Rightarrow x = 6 \)

### Step 3: Identify the feasible region
The feasible region is the area where all the inequalities overlap, including the non-negativity constraints \( x \geq 0 \) and \( y \geq 0 \). This is where the solution lies.

### Step 4: Locate the corner points
The minimum or maximum value of a linear objective function occurs at one of the corner points of the feasible region. We'll find the intersection points of the lines.

1. **Intersection of \( 2x - y = -5 \) and \( 3x + y = 3 \):**
   Solve these two equations simultaneously.
   
2. **Intersection of \( 3x + y = 3 \) and \( 2x - 3y = 12 \):**
   Solve these two equations simultaneously.

3. **Intersection of \( 2x - y = -5 \) and \( 2x - 3y = 12 \):**
   Solve these two equations simultaneously.

### Step 5: Evaluate the objective function at the corner points
After finding the corner points, substitute their coordinates into the objective function \( Z = -50x + 20y \) to determine the value of \( Z \) at each point.

### Step 6: Conclusion
The corner point where \( Z \) is the minimum will give the minimum value of the objective function.

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Determine graphically the minimum value of the objective function Z = -50x + 20y subject to the constraints: 2x - y ≥ -5, 3x + y ≥ 3, 2x - 3y ≤ 12, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0.

Explore how to determine the minimum value of the objective function Z = -50x + 20y graphically, subject to constraints such as 2x - y ≥ -5 and 3x + y ≥ 3. This linear programming problem is solved step by step, demonstrating key concepts in optimization and graphical methods. Suitable for high school students in Grades 11-12.

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