Math Problem Statement

What is the corner point that maximizes the objective function p=17x+26y

Solution

To maximize the objective function p=17x+26yp = 17x + 26y, we need to follow the steps of the Linear Programming method:

  1. Identify Constraints: The constraints form a feasible region, typically represented as inequalities such as: a1x+b1yc1,a2x+b2yc2,a_1x + b_1y \leq c_1, \, a_2x + b_2y \leq c_2, \dots along with non-negativity constraints x0x \geq 0 and y0y \geq 0.

  2. Determine Feasible Region: Graph the constraints and determine the feasible region where all inequalities overlap.

  3. Find Corner Points: Identify all corner points of the feasible region, as the maximum (or minimum) value of the objective function will occur at one of these points.

  4. Evaluate Objective Function: Substitute the coordinates of the corner points into the objective function p=17x+26yp = 17x + 26y.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Programming
Optimization
Objective Function
Feasible Region
Corner Points

Formulas

Objective Function: p = 17x + 26y

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12