Math Problem Statement

Solve the linear programming problem. Maximize Upper P equals 3 x plus 3 yP=3x+3y Subject to 2 x plus y2x+y less than or equals≤ 2020 x plus 2 yx+2y less than or equals≤ 1616 x comma yx, y greater than or equals≥ 0 . . . Question content area right Part 1 Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes present in your choice. What is the maximum value of​ P? A. Pequals=enter your response here ​(Type an integer or a​ fraction.) B. There is no maximum value of P. Part 2 Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes present in your choice. What are the coordinates of the corner point where the maximum value of P​ occurs? A. The coordinates are enter your response here. ​(Type an ordered​ pair.) B. There is no maximum value of P.

Solution

To solve the given linear programming problem, follow these steps:

Problem:

Maximize P=3x+3yP = 3x + 3y
Subject to:

  1. 2x+y202x + y \leq 20
  2. x+2y16x + 2y \leq 16
  3. x,y0x, y \geq 0

Step 1: Identify and Graph Constraints

The feasible region is defined by the constraints. We'll find the corner points where the constraints intersect.

Rearrange the inequalities into slope-intercept form:

  1. 2x+y202x + y \leq 20
    y2x+20y \leq -2x + 20

  2. x+2y16x + 2y \leq 16
    y12x+8y \leq -\frac{1}{2}x + 8

  3. x0,y0x \geq 0, y \geq 0 restricts the region to the first quadrant.


Step 2: Find Intersection Points (Corner Points)

The corner points of the feasible region are found by solving the equations of the lines pairwise:

  1. Intersection of 2x+y=202x + y = 20 and x+2y=16x + 2y = 16:
    Solve the system: 2x+y=202x + y = 20 x+2y=16x + 2y = 16 Multiply the second equation by 2: 2x+y=202x + y = 20 2x+4y=322x + 4y = 32 Subtract the first equation from the second: 3y=12    y=43y = 12 \implies y = 4 Substitute y=4y = 4 into 2x+y=202x + y = 20: 2x+4=20    2x=16    x=82x + 4 = 20 \implies 2x = 16 \implies x = 8 So, one corner point is (8,4)(8, 4).

  2. Intersection of 2x+y=202x + y = 20 and y=0y = 0:
    Substitute y=0y = 0 into 2x+y=202x + y = 20: 2x+0=20    x=102x + 0 = 20 \implies x = 10 So, another corner point is (10,0)(10, 0).

  3. Intersection of x+2y=16x + 2y = 16 and x=0x = 0:
    Substitute x=0x = 0 into x+2y=16x + 2y = 16: 0+2y=16    y=80 + 2y = 16 \implies y = 8 So, another corner point is (0,8)(0, 8).

  4. Intersection of x=0x = 0 and y=0y = 0 is (0,0)(0, 0).


Step 3: Evaluate P=3x+3yP = 3x + 3y at Each Corner Point

Evaluate PP at the four corner points:

  1. At (0,0)(0, 0):
    P=3(0)+3(0)=0P = 3(0) + 3(0) = 0
  2. At (10,0)(10, 0):
    P=3(10)+3(0)=30P = 3(10) + 3(0) = 30
  3. At (0,8)(0, 8):
    P=3(0)+3(8)=24P = 3(0) + 3(8) = 24
  4. At (8,4)(8, 4):
    P=3(8)+3(4)=24+12=36P = 3(8) + 3(4) = 24 + 12 = 36

Step 4: Conclusion

The maximum value of PP is 36\mathbf{36}, which occurs at the point (8,4)\mathbf{(8, 4)}.


Answer to Part 1:

A. P=36P = 36

Answer to Part 2:

A. The coordinates are (8,4)(8, 4).

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the feasible region identified geometrically?
  2. Can a linear programming problem have no feasible solution?
  3. How do changes in the coefficients of PP affect the optimal solution?
  4. What if the inequalities included \geq constraints—how would that change the approach?
  5. How can simplex methods be applied to solve this problem?

Tip: Always check the feasibility of the intersection points by substituting them back into all constraints.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Optimization
Feasible Region
Corner Points

Formulas

Objective function: P = 3x + 3y
Constraint equations: 2x + y ≤ 20, x + 2y ≤ 16
Intersection of linear equations to find corner points

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12