B8 Suppose we have the following Linear programming prob- lem Minimizez = 4x_{1} + x_{2} subject to 3x_{1} + x_{2} = 3 4x_{1} + 3x_{2} >= 6 x_{1} + 2x_{2} <= 4 x_{1} >= 0 x_{2} >= 0

Use the Big M method to solve the linear programming problem.


To solve the linear programming problem using the **Big M method**, follow these steps:

### Problem setup:

**Minimize:**  
\[
z = 4x_1 + x_2
\]

**Subject to the constraints:**
\[
3x_1 + x_2 = 3 \tag{1}
\]
\[
4x_1 + 3x_2 \geq 6 \tag{2}
\]
\[
x_1 + 2x_2 \leq 4 \tag{3}
\]
\[
x_1 \geq 0, \quad x_2 \geq 0
\]

### Step 1: Introduce slack and artificial variables
We need to convert the inequalities to equalities:

- **Constraint (1)** is already an equality: \( 3x_1 + x_2 = 3 \). However, because this is not a standard form equality, we introduce an **artificial variable** \( A_1 \).
  
  \[
  3x_1 + x_2 + A_1 = 3
  \]

- **Constraint (2)** is a \( \geq \) inequality. To convert this into an equality, subtract a **surplus variable** \( s_2 \) and add an **artificial variable** \( A_2 \):

  \[
  4x_1 + 3x_2 - s_2 + A_2 = 6
  \]

- **Constraint (3)** is a \( \leq \) inequality. To convert it to an equality, add a **slack variable** \( s_3 \):

  \[
  x_1 + 2x_2 + s_3 = 4
  \]

### Step 2: Formulate the new objective function
We now need to account for the artificial variables in the objective function using the Big M method.

The original objective function was:
\[
z = 4x_1 + x_2
\]

With the Big M method, we penalize the artificial variables \( A_1 \) and \( A_2 \) by adding a large positive constant \( M \). Therefore, the new objective function becomes:

\[
z = 4x_1 + x_2 + M(A_1 + A_2)
\]

### Step 3: Set up the initial simplex tableau
The initial system of equations, including slack, surplus, and artificial variables, is:

\[
\begin{aligned}
3x_1 + x_2 + A_1 &= 3 \tag{1'} \\
4x_1 + 3x_2 - s_2 + A_2 &= 6 \tag{2'} \\
x_1 + 2x_2 + s_3 &= 4 \tag{3'}
\end{aligned}
\]

The variables are: \( x_1, x_2, A_1, A_2, s_2, s_3 \).

The initial tableau will include all these variables and the objective function.

### Step 4: Solve using the simplex method
Now, we can proceed to solve this system using the simplex method, following the Big M approach. I will set up and compute the simplex tableau for the first iteration.

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Here are five follow-up questions you may want to consider:
1. What is the role of artificial variables in the Big M method?
2. How do we penalize artificial variables in the objective function?
3. Can you describe how a simplex tableau is constructed for this problem?
4. What is the significance of slack, surplus, and artificial variables?
5. How would you interpret the solution of the problem once the tableau is solved?

**Tip**: The Big M method is commonly used when constraints require artificial variables. Be careful to assign a large enough value for \( M \) to ensure these artificial variables are eventually eliminated.

Suppose we have the following Linear programming problem: Minimize z = 4x_1 + x_2 subject to 3x_1 + x_2 = 3, 4x_1 + 3x_2 >= 6, x_1 + 2x_2 <= 4, x_1 >= 0, x_2 >= 0. Use the Big M method to solve the linear programming problem.

Learn how to solve a linear programming problem using the Big M method for minimization. This example involves minimizing z = 4x_1 + x_2 with constraints, and introduces slack, surplus, and artificial variables. Detailed step-by-step setup for the simplex tableau is included.

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