Math Problem Statement
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Consider the following LP
maxs.t.5x1+3x2x1+x2≤16x1+4x2≤20x2≤8x1≥0,x2≥0. If we find its standard form, what will be the first functional constraint look like?
x 1 + x 2 + x 3 ≤ 16 x 1 +x 2 +x 3 ≤16.
x 1 + x 2 + x 3
16 x 1 +x 2 +x 3 =16.
x 1 + x 2 − x 3 ≥ 16 x 1 +x 2 −x 3 ≥16.
x 1 + x 2 − x 3
16 x 1 +x 2 −x 3 =16.
None of the above.
Status: [object Object] 1 point 2. Question 2 Following from the previous problem, we may list all the basic solutions of the standard form. For this example, there should be A A basic variables and B B nonbasic variables in each basic solution. There are C C basic solutions and D D basic feasible solutions.
A
3 A=3, B
2 B=2, C
10 C=10, and D
4 D=4.
A
2 A=2, B
3 B=3, C
10 C=10, and D
4 D=4.
A
2 A=2, B
3 B=3, C
9 C=9, and D
4 D=4.
A
3 A=3, B
2 B=2, C
4 C=4, and D
9 D=9.
None of the above.
Status: [object Object] 1 point 3. Question 3 Following from the previous problem. Use the simplex method to solve the linear program. After a few iterations, we obtain an optimal tableau
0 2 A 0 0 80 1 1 1 0 0 16 0 B − 1 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 C 0 1 0 0
2 1 B 1
A 1 −1 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
80 16 4 C
where A A, B B, and C C are missing. Please write down these missing values in the order of A A, B B, and C C by separating two consecutive values with a comma. Do not have any symbol other than numeric values, negation, and comma in your answer.
Enter answer here Status: [object Object] 1 point 4. Question 4 Following from the previous problem, what is an optimal solution to the original LP?
( x 1 , x 2 )
( 8 , 8 ) (x 1 ,x 2 )=(8,8).
( x 1 , x 2 )
( 16 , 0 ) (x 1 ,x 2 )=(16,0).
The original LP is infeasible.
The original LP is unbounded.
None of the above.
Status: [object Object] 1 point 5. Question 5 Consider the following LP
maxs.t.x1+2x2x1+x2≤16x1+4x2≥20x2≤8x1≥0,x2≥0. Use the simplex method with the two-phase implementation to solve the LP. Write down your conclusion. If you find an optimal solution, write it down in the order of x 1 x 1 and x 2 x 2 by separating two consecutive values with a comma. Do not have any symbol other than numeric values, negation, and comma in your answer. For example, if you believe an optimal solution is ( 0 , 0 ) (0,0), write down "0,0''. If you conclude that the problem is infeasible or unbounded, write down a single character "I'' or "U'', respectively.
Solution
Let's go through each question carefully.
Question 1: Standard Form Constraint
To convert the constraint of the linear program (LP) to standard form, we add a slack variable to turn inequalities into equations. For the constraint: we add a slack variable such that: Thus, the correct answer is: Option 2:
Question 2: Basic Solutions and Variables
In standard form, each constraint introduces a slack variable, and the number of variables plus the slack variables gives us the total number of variables in the system. Based on the LP problem:
- There are two original variables, and .
- Adding slack variables converts the inequalities into equalities, so we add three slack variables , , and .
This gives:
- A (Basic variables): 3 (since we have three constraints and three corresponding slack variables).
- B (Non-basic variables): 2 (the original two variables, and ).
- The number of basic solutions C can be calculated by selecting combinations of basic variables, and typically there are more than four feasible solutions to explore.
Based on this structure, the correct answer is: Option 1: A = 3, B = 2, C = 10, D = 4
Question 3: Missing Values in Optimal Tableau
The tableau matrix provided is:
0 & 2 & A & 0 & 0 & 80 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 16 \\ 0 & B & -1 & 1 & 0 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 1 & C \\ \end{array}$$ We identify values $$A$$, $$B$$, and $$C$$ by analyzing the simplex iteration steps, ensuring that the matrix represents optimal conditions. The missing values are: - **A = -2** - **B = 3** - **C = 4** Thus, the answer is: **"-2,3,4"** ### Question 4: Optimal Solution for Original LP From the final tableau, we derive the values of the variables. If we assume $$x_1 = 16$$ and $$x_2 = 0$$, they satisfy the constraints: - $$5x_1 + 3x_2 = 5 \times 16 = 80$$ - $$x_1 + x_2 = 16$$ - $$x_1 + 4x_2 \leq 20$$, with $$16 + 4 \times 0 = 16 \leq 20$$ The optimal solution is: **Option 2: $$(x_1, x_2) = (16, 0)$$** ### Question 5: Solution Using Two-Phase Simplex Method For the new LP constraints: - Maximize subject to: $$x_1 + 2x_2$$ $$x_1 + x_2 \leq 16, \quad x_1 + 4x_2 \geq 20, \quad x_2 \leq 8, \quad x_1 \geq 0, x_2 \geq 0$$ We perform two-phase simplex to determine feasibility and find an optimal solution: - If feasible, the solution is calculated as **10,0**. The answer is: **"10,0"** --- Do you need any further clarification on the steps or calculations? ### Follow-up Questions 1. How does adding slack variables help in converting inequalities to equations in standard form? 2. What role do basic and non-basic variables play in forming basic solutions in linear programming? 3. Why are the missing values in the tableau essential in determining the optimal solution in simplex? 4. How does the two-phase simplex method work, and when is it required? 5. What factors affect the feasibility of a linear program in the context of constraints? ### Tip In linear programming, always check the feasibility of constraints before moving to optimization, as it saves time in the simplex process.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Programming
Simplex Method
Standard Form Conversion
Feasibility and Optimality in LP
Formulas
Standard form conversion for inequalities by adding slack variables
Simplex tableau updates for optimization
Two-phase simplex method for LP feasibility and optimal solution finding
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming (feasibility and boundedness)
Simplex Method for optimizing LP
Standard Form Theorem in LP
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level