Math Problem Statement

Solve the following LPP by Simplex Method. Minimize Z = x1 - 3x2 + 3x3 subject to the constraints: 3x1 - x2 + 2x3 ≤ 7, 2x1 + 4x2 ≥ -12, -4x1 + 3x2 + 8x3 ≤ 10, x1, x2, x3 ≥ 0.

Solution

The given Linear Programming Problem (LPP) is:

Objective:

Minimize Z=x13x2+3x3Z = x_1 - 3x_2 + 3x_3

Subject to the constraints:

  1. 3x1x2+2x373x_1 - x_2 + 2x_3 \leq 7
  2. 2x1+4x2122x_1 + 4x_2 \geq -12 (This can be rewritten as 2x1+4x2122x_1 + 4x_2 \geq -12)
  3. 4x1+3x2+8x310-4x_1 + 3x_2 + 8x_3 \leq 10
  4. x1,x2,x30x_1, x_2, x_3 \geq 0

We will convert this problem into standard form to apply the Simplex Method.

Step 1: Convert inequalities to equalities by introducing slack variables.

  • For the first inequality 3x1x2+2x373x_1 - x_2 + 2x_3 \leq 7, we add a slack variable s10s_1 \geq 0: 3x1x2+2x3+s1=73x_1 - x_2 + 2x_3 + s_1 = 7
  • For the second inequality 2x1+4x2122x_1 + 4x_2 \geq -12, we introduce a surplus variable s20s_2 \geq 0 (because of the \geq sign): 2x1+4x2s2=122x_1 + 4x_2 - s_2 = -12
  • For the third inequality 4x1+3x2+8x310-4x_1 + 3x_2 + 8x_3 \leq 10, we add a slack variable s30s_3 \geq 0: 4x1+3x2+8x3+s3=10-4x_1 + 3x_2 + 8x_3 + s_3 = 10

Step 2: Rewrite the objective function in terms of standard form.

We have the objective function to minimize: Z=x13x2+3x3Z = x_1 - 3x_2 + 3x_3 This is already in the proper form for the Simplex method.

Step 3: Set up the initial simplex tableau.

The tableau will include the variables x1x_1, x2x_2, x3x_3, the slack and surplus variables s1,s2,s3s_1, s_2, s_3, and the right-hand side (RHS).

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the Simplex method applied step-by-step for minimization problems?
  2. What are slack and surplus variables, and why are they introduced?
  3. Can you explain the differences between maximization and minimization in Linear Programming Problems?
  4. What happens when the Simplex method encounters unbounded or infeasible solutions?
  5. How is duality related to the Simplex method?

Tip: While solving LPPs with the Simplex method, always ensure that inequalities are correctly transformed into equalities by introducing slack or surplus variables, depending on the direction of the inequality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Optimization
Simplex Method

Formulas

Z = x1 - 3x2 + 3x3
3x1 - x2 + 2x3 + s1 = 7
2x1 + 4x2 - s2 = -12
-4x1 + 3x2 + 8x3 + s3 = 10

Theorems

Simplex Method

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate