Math Problem Statement

Consider a linear programming problem with the following constraints and objective function, f(x,y). y≤ – 1 2 x+6 y≤ 1 2 x y≥ 1 4 x f(x,y)=7x–5y Graph the system of constraints. Select a line to change it between

Solution

Let's work through the problem step by step. You’ve provided a linear programming problem with these constraints and objective function:

Constraints:

  1. y12x+6y \leq -\frac{1}{2}x + 6
  2. y12xy \leq \frac{1}{2}x
  3. y14xy \geq \frac{1}{4}x

Objective function:

f(x,y)=7x5yf(x, y) = 7x - 5y

Steps to graph the system of constraints:

  1. Plot each of the lines corresponding to the constraints.
    These lines will be in the form of linear equations, and we need to graph them on the coordinate plane:

    • y=12x+6y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 6
    • y=12xy = \frac{1}{2}x
    • y=14xy = \frac{1}{4}x
  2. Shade the appropriate regions based on the inequalities:

    • For y12x+6y \leq -\frac{1}{2}x + 6, shade the region below the line.
    • For y12xy \leq \frac{1}{2}x, shade the region below the line.
    • For y14xy \geq \frac{1}{4}x, shade the region above the line.

The feasible region will be where all the shaded regions overlap.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Graphing Inequalities
Optimization

Formulas

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Objective function: f(x, y) = ax + by

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12