Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem you've uploaded is a linear programming (LP) problem with two variables and . You are asked to solve it graphically.
Objective Function:
Maximize
Constraints:
- (Resource A)
- (Resource B)
- (Resource C)
- (Resource D)
- (Non-negativity constraints)
Steps to Solve Graphically:
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Plot the constraints:
- Each inequality represents a line on the graph, and the feasible region is the intersection of the half-planes defined by these inequalities.
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Determine the feasible region:
- Identify where all the constraints overlap. This is the set of all points that satisfy all inequalities simultaneously.
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Find the corner points:
- The maximum (or minimum) of the objective function in a linear program occurs at a corner point (vertex) of the feasible region.
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Evaluate the objective function at each corner point:
- Once the corner points are identified, substitute them into the objective function to find the value of at each corner.
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Select the maximum value:
- The maximum value of at any of the corner points is the solution to the linear programming problem.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Programming
Inequalities
Graphical Method for Linear Optimization
Formulas
Objective Function: P = 4x1 + 1x2
Constraints: 2x1 + 4x2 ≤ 24, 6x1 + 3x2 ≤ 36, x1 ≤ 5, 2x2 ≤ 10
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming: The optimal solution occurs at a vertex of the feasible region
Suitable Grade Level
College-level or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)
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