Math Problem Statement
For the following linear programming problem, determine the optimal solution for "y" using the graphical solution method.
Max −X + 2Y s.t. 6X − 2Y ≤ 3 −2X + 3Y ≤ 6 X + Y ≤ 3 X, Y ≥ 0 Group of answer choices
0
2
2.4
1
1.875
Solution
To solve this linear programming problem using the graphical solution method, we need to follow these steps:
1. Objective Function:
The objective is to maximize the function:
2. Constraints:
The constraints are given by the following inequalities:
3. Convert the inequalities to equalities (for plotting):
To find the points of intersection, we'll first rewrite the inequalities as equalities:
- →
- →
- →
4. Plot the lines and determine the feasible region:
We plot these lines on the -plane, taking into account that and , and identify the feasible region where all the constraints overlap.
5. Find the corner points (vertices):
By solving the system of equations where these lines intersect, we find the corner points (vertices) of the feasible region.
6. Evaluate the objective function at the vertices:
We substitute the corner points into the objective function and check which vertex maximizes the value of .
Corner points:
- Intersection of and
- Intersection of and
- Intersection of and the axes and
7. Optimal solution for :
After solving and evaluating the objective function at each vertex, we find that the optimal solution for is 2.
Final Answer:
The optimal value of is 2.
Would you like further details on any of these steps?
Related Questions:
- How do you find the intersection points of two linear equations?
- What are the steps to graphically solve a linear programming problem?
- How do you check feasibility of corner points in linear programming?
- Can the objective function always be maximized at a corner point?
- What happens when there's no feasible solution in a linear programming problem?
Tip: Always check the feasibility of the corner points before evaluating the objective function at those points.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Programming
Graphical Method
Optimization
Formulas
Objective function: Z = -X + 2Y
Constraint 1: 6X - 2Y ≤ 3
Constraint 2: -2X + 3Y ≤ 6
Constraint 3: X + Y ≤ 3
Theorems
Feasible Region Theorem
Corner Point Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level (Grades 11-12, or college)
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