Math Problem Statement
Find the maximum value of P = 4x + 5y subject to the constraints: x + 3y ≤ 13, 3x + 2y ≤ 25, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
Solution
This is a linear programming problem where we aim to maximize the objective function , subject to the constraints:
1. &\quad x + 3y \leq 13 \\ 2. &\quad 3x + 2y \leq 25 \\ 3. &\quad x \geq 0 \\ 4. &\quad y \geq 0 \end{aligned}$$ ### Step 1: Plot the constraints We'll plot the inequalities to find the feasible region: 1. $$x + 3y = 13$$ → This is a straight line passing through points $$(0, \frac{13}{3})$$ and $$(13, 0)$$. 2. $$3x + 2y = 25$$ → This line passes through $$(0, 12.5)$$ and $$( \frac{25}{3}, 0)$$. 3. $$x \geq 0$$ and $$y \geq 0$$ are non-negativity constraints, meaning the feasible region lies in the first quadrant. ### Step 2: Find corner points The feasible region is bounded by the intersections of these lines. We solve for the intersection points: 1. **Intersection of $$x + 3y = 13$$ and $$3x + 2y = 25$$**: - Multiply the first equation by 3: $$3x + 9y = 39$$. - Subtract the second equation from this: $$(3x + 9y) - (3x + 2y) = 39 - 25$$. - This simplifies to: $$7y = 14 \Rightarrow y = 2$$. - Substitute $$y = 2$$ into $$x + 3y = 13$$: $$x + 6 = 13 \Rightarrow x = 7$$. - So, one intersection point is $$(7, 2)$$. 2. **Intersection of $$x + 3y = 13$$ and the x-axis ( $$y = 0$$ )**: - $$x + 3(0) = 13 \Rightarrow x = 13$$. - So, another corner point is $$(13, 0)$$. 3. **Intersection of $$3x + 2y = 25$$ and the y-axis ( $$x = 0$$ )**: - $$3(0) + 2y = 25 \Rightarrow y = 12.5$$. - So, this corner point is $$(0, 12.5)$$. 4. **Intersection of $$3x + 2y = 25$$ and the x-axis ( $$y = 0$$ )**: - $$3x + 2(0) = 25 \Rightarrow x = \frac{25}{3} \approx 8.33$$. - So, this corner point is $$(8.33, 0)$$. ### Step 3: Evaluate the objective function at corner points We now evaluate $$P = 4x + 5y$$ at the feasible corner points: 1. $$(7, 2)$$: $$P = 4(7) + 5(2) = 28 + 10 = 38$$. 2. $$(13, 0)$$: $$P = 4(13) + 5(0) = 52$$. 3. $$(0, 12.5)$$: $$P = 4(0) + 5(12.5) = 62.5$$. 4. $$(8.33, 0)$$: $$P = 4(8.33) + 5(0) = 33.32$$. ### Step 4: Conclusion The maximum value of $$P$$ occurs at $$(0, 12.5)$$, and the maximum value is $$P = 62.5$$. Would you like more details or have any questions? --- Here are 5 related questions: 1. What is the graphical interpretation of linear programming? 2. How do constraints affect the feasible region in linear programming? 3. What is the Simplex method for solving linear programming problems? 4. How can you handle linear programming problems with more than two variables? 5. What is the significance of corner points in linear programming? **Tip:** In linear programming, the optimal solution always lies at a corner point of the feasible region.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Programming
Systems of Inequalities
Optimization
Formulas
Objective function: P = 4x + 5y
Constraints: x + 3y ≤ 13, 3x + 2y ≤ 25, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
Theorems
Corner Point Theorem
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12