Math Problem Statement

Solve Linear Programming Problem by big-M method :

Maximise Z=3X_1+2X_2+〖3X〗_3

subjected to constraints

2X_1+X_2+X_3≤2

                                    3X_1+4X_2+2X_3≥8;           X_1,X_2,X_3≥0

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Optimization
Big-M Method
Inequalities

Formulas

Objective Function: Z = 3X_1 + 2X_2 + 3X_3
Constraint 1: 2X_1 + X_2 + X_3 ≤ 2
Constraint 2: 3X_1 + 4X_2 + 2X_3 ≥ 8
Non-negativity constraint: X_1, X_2, X_3 ≥ 0
Big-M Method: Artificial variables and penalty terms

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming
Big-M Method for handling inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Math/Operations Research)