Math Problem Statement

Maximize z = x1 + 5x2 subject to constraints: x1 + x2 ≥ 3, x1 - 2x2 ≤ 0, 2x1 - x2 ≥ 0, x1 ≥ 0, x2 ≥ 0.

Solution

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Problem Summary:

Objective Function: z=x1+5x2maximize.z = x_1 + 5x_2 \to \text{maximize.}

Constraints:

  1. x1+x23x_1 + x_2 \geq 3,
  2. x12x20x_1 - 2x_2 \leq 0,
  3. 2x1x202x_1 - x_2 \geq 0,
  4. x10,x20x_1 \geq 0, \, x_2 \geq 0 (non-negativity constraints).

Steps for Solution:

  1. Rewrite the constraints for graphing:
    • x1+x23    x1+x2=3x_1 + x_2 \geq 3 \implies x_1 + x_2 = 3 (boundary line, shading above).
    • x12x20    x12x2=0x_1 - 2x_2 \leq 0 \implies x_1 - 2x_2 = 0 (boundary line, shading below).
    • 2x1x20    2x1x2=02x_1 - x_2 \geq 0 \implies 2x_1 - x_2 = 0 (boundary line, shading above).
  2. Identify the feasible region by

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Optimization
Graphical Solution Method

Formulas

Objective function: z = x1 + 5x2

Theorems

Feasibility Region Theorem
Optimality at a Vertex

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12