To solve this linear programming problem using the Simplex method, we need to follow these steps:

Problem Setup

Given: $\text{Maximize } P = 5x + 3y$ subject to the constraints:

1. $x + y \leq 80$
2. $3x \leq 90$
3. $x \geq 0, y \geq 0$

Step 1: Convert Inequalities to Equations

To apply the Simplex method, we convert the inequalities into equations by adding slack variables:

1. $x + y + s_1 = 80$
2. $3x + s_2 = 90$

where $s_1, s_2 \geq 0$ are slack variables.

Step 2: Set Up the Initial Simplex Tableau

The initial tableau is constructed as follows:

Here, the objective function row represents the coefficients of $P$, where we aim to maximize $P = 5x + 3y$, so we subtract these values in the tableau.

Step 3: Perform the Simplex Method

1. Identify the entering variable: Select the most negative coefficient in the objective row (either $x$ or $y$). In this case, $-5$ (corresponding to $x$) is the most negative, so $x$ enters the basis.

2. Identify the leaving variable: Determine the pivot by dividing the RHS by the $x$-column values in each constraint to find the smallest positive ratio. Here:

   • Row 1: $80 / 1 = 80$
   • Row 2: $90 / 3 = 30$

   The smallest ratio is 30, so $s_2$ leaves the basis.

3. Pivot and Update the Tableau: We perform row operations to make the pivot element 1 and update the other rows accordingly.

After continuing with these steps (performing row operations to achieve optimal conditions), we will arrive at the optimal solution.

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Follow-up Questions

1. What is the general process for identifying entering and leaving variables in the Simplex method?
2. Why do we convert inequalities to equalities with slack variables in linear programming?
3. How does the Simplex method ensure that the solution is optimal?
4. What happens if no negative coefficients remain in the objective row?
5. Can the Simplex method handle unbounded solutions, and if so, how?

Tip:

When working through Simplex tableaux, keeping clear track of each row operation can help avoid errors and understand the path to the optimal solution.