Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to analyze the system of linear inequalities given and determine the minimum value of . The inequalities are:
First, let's rewrite the inequalities:
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Graph the inequalities to find the feasible region:
- For , rewrite as
- For , rewrite as
- For , rewrite as
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Find the intersection points of the boundary lines to determine the vertices of the feasible region.
- Intersection of and : 4x - 3y = 3 \\ x - 2y = 2 \end{cases}$$ Multiply the second equation by 4: $$\begin{cases} 4x - 3y = 3 \\ 4x - 8y = 8 \end{cases}$$ Subtract: $$5y = -5 \implies y = -1$$ Substitute $$y = -1$$ into $$x - 2y = 2$$: $$x - 2(-1) = 2 \implies x + 2 = 2 \implies x = 0$$ So, intersection at $$(0, -1)$$.
- Intersection of and : x - 2y = 2 \\ 2x + 6y = 9 \end{cases}$$ Multiply the first equation by 2: $$\begin{cases} 2x - 4y = 4 \\ 2x + 6y = 9 \end{cases}$$ Subtract: $$10y = 5 \implies y = \frac{1}{2}$$ Substitute $$y = \frac{1}{2}$$ into $$x - 2y = 2$$: $$x - 2\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 2 \implies x - 1 = 2 \implies x = 3$$ So, intersection at $$(3, 0.5)$$.
- Intersection of and : 4x - 3y = 3 \\ 2x + 6y = 9 \end{cases}$$ Multiply the first equation by 2: $$\begin{cases} 8x - 6y = 6 \\ 2x + 6y = 9 \end{cases}$$ Add: $$10x = 15 \implies x = 1.5$$ Substitute $$x = 1.5$$ into $$2x + 6y = 9$$: $$2(1.5) + 6y = 9 \implies 3 + 6y = 9 \implies 6y = 6 \implies y = 1$$ So, intersection at $$(1.5, 1)$$.
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Evaluate at these vertices:
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The minimum value of is .
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Tip: Always check the feasibility of each intersection point within the context of all given constraints to ensure the solution is valid.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Inequalities
Feasible Region
Optimization
Formulas
Linear inequality representation
Optimization function: z = x - 5y
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School