Math Problem Statement

Minimize -4x - 5y for the bounded feasible region displayed in the graph.

Solution

The task is to minimize the function 4x5y-4x - 5y over the bounded feasible region shown in the graph. Let’s solve this step-by-step:


Step 1: Identify the vertices of the feasible region

The graph represents a polygon-shaped region where constraints are met. From the graph:

  • The vertices of the feasible region are points where the constraint lines intersect.
  • The coordinates of these vertices are essential because the minimum or maximum of a linear function occurs at one of these points.

From the graph, the vertices seem to be approximately:

  1. (1,2)(1, 2)
  2. (4,6)(4, 6)
  3. (6,0)(6, 0)
  4. (9,3)(9, 3)

Step 2: Evaluate the function 4x5y-4x - 5y at each vertex

Substitute each vertex into the function 4x5y-4x - 5y:

  1. At (1,2)(1, 2):
    4(1)5(2)=410=14-4(1) - 5(2) = -4 - 10 = -14

  2. At (4,6)(4, 6):
    4(4)5(6)=1630=46-4(4) - 5(6) = -16 - 30 = -46

  3. At (6,0)(6, 0):
    4(6)5(0)=240=24-4(6) - 5(0) = -24 - 0 = -24

  4. At (9,3)(9, 3):
    4(9)5(3)=3615=51-4(9) - 5(3) = -36 - 15 = -51


Step 3: Determine the minimum value

The function values at the vertices are:

  • At (1,2)(1, 2): 14-14
  • At (4,6)(4, 6): 46-46
  • At (6,0)(6, 0): 24-24
  • At (9,3)(9, 3): 51-51

The minimum value is 51-51, occurring at (9,3)(9, 3).


Final Answer:

The minimum value of 4x5y-4x - 5y is 51-51, achieved at the point (9,3)(9, 3).


Do you want me to explain any of the steps in more detail?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you determine the feasible region from constraints?
  2. Why do the minima and maxima of linear functions occur at vertices of the feasible region?
  3. Can you formulate a linear programming problem with similar constraints and solve it?
  4. What happens if the feasible region is unbounded?
  5. How would you solve this problem if the objective function were 4x+5y4x + 5y?

Tip: Always check the feasibility of each vertex by verifying that it satisfies all constraints before evaluating the objective function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Optimization
Feasible Regions
Vertices of a Polygon

Formulas

Objective Function: Z = -4x - 5y

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming: The optimal solution occurs at a vertex of the feasible region.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12