Math Problem Statement

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to analyze the system of linear inequalities given and determine the minimum value of z=x5yz = x - 5y. The inequalities are:

  1. 4x3y304x - 3y - 3 \geq 0
  2. x2y20x - 2y - 2 \leq 0
  3. 2x+6y902x + 6y - 9 \leq 0

First, let's rewrite the inequalities:

  1. 4x3y34x - 3y \geq 3
  2. x2y2x - 2y \leq 2
  3. 2x+6y92x + 6y \leq 9

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Graph the inequalities to find the feasible region:

    • For 4x3y=34x - 3y = 3, rewrite as y=43x1y = \frac{4}{3}x - 1
    • For x2y=2x - 2y = 2, rewrite as y=12x1y = \frac{1}{2}x - 1
    • For 2x+6y=92x + 6y = 9, rewrite as y=13x+32y = -\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{3}{2}
  2. Find the intersection points of the boundary lines to determine the vertices of the feasible region.

    • Intersection of 4x3y=34x - 3y = 3 and x2y=2x - 2y = 2: 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)$$.
    • Intersection of x2y=2x - 2y = 2 and 2x+6y=92x + 6y = 9: x - 2y = 2 \\ 2x + 6y = 9 \end{cases}$$ 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 4x3y=34x - 3y = 3 and 2x+6y=92x + 6y = 9: 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)$$.
  3. Evaluate z=x5yz = x - 5y at these vertices:

    • At (0,1)(0, -1): z=05(1)=5z = 0 - 5(-1) = 5
    • At (3,0.5)(3, 0.5): z=35(0.5)=32.5=0.5z = 3 - 5(0.5) = 3 - 2.5 = 0.5
    • At (1.5,1)(1.5, 1): z=1.55(1)=1.55=3.5z = 1.5 - 5(1) = 1.5 - 5 = -3.5

The minimum value of z=x5yz = x - 5y is 3.5-3.5.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 questions you might want to ask next:

  1. How do you graph inequalities on a coordinate plane?
  2. What are the steps to find the vertices of the feasible region?
  3. Can you explain how to solve a system of linear equations using substitution?
  4. How do you determine the minimum or maximum value of a function subject to constraints?
  5. What are other methods to solve linear programming problems?

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