Math Problem Statement

Maximize C= 4x + 12y, Subject to 3x + 5y <= 12, 6x + 2y <= 10, x >= 0, y >= 0

Solution

We are tasked with maximizing the objective function:

C=4x+12yC = 4x + 12y

subject to the constraints:

3x+5y123x + 5y \leq 12 6x+2y106x + 2y \leq 10 x0,y0x \geq 0, \quad y \geq 0

Step 1: Identify the constraints

We need to convert the inequalities into equations for the boundary lines and then identify the feasible region formed by these constraints.

  1. 3x+5y=123x + 5y = 12 — Constraint 1
  2. 6x+2y=106x + 2y = 10 — Constraint 2
  3. x0,y0x \geq 0, y \geq 0 — Non-negativity constraints.

Step 2: Find the intersection points

Let's find the points of intersection between the constraints by solving the system of equations:

Intersection of 3x+5y=123x + 5y = 12 and 6x+2y=106x + 2y = 10:

Multiply the second equation by 2 to eliminate xx:

12x+4y=2012x + 4y = 20

Now subtract the first equation:

(12x+4y)(9x+15y)=2012(12x + 4y) - (9x + 15y) = 20 - 12 3x11y=83x - 11y = 8

Solve for xx:

x=8+11y3x = \frac{8 + 11y}{3}

Substitute into 6x+2y=106x + 2y = 10 or simplify intersection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Inequalities
Optimization

Formulas

Objective function: C = 4x + 12y
Constraints: 3x + 5y <= 12, 6x + 2y <= 10, x >= 0, y >= 0

Theorems

Intersection of linear inequalities
Feasible region
Linear optimization

Suitable Grade Level

College Level or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)