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To solve the given linear programming (LP) problem using the two-phase method, we will follow these steps:

### Problem Recap:
Maximize \( z = 4x_1 + \frac{1}{2}x_2 + x_3 \)

**Subject to:**
1. \( x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 \geq 2 \)
2. \( 2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 \leq 5 \)
3. \( x_1, x_2, x_3 \geq 0 \)

### Step 1: Convert the inequalities into equalities
1. Convert the first inequality \( x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 \geq 2 \) by subtracting a surplus variable \( s_1 \):
   \[
   x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 - s_1 = 2, \quad s_1 \geq 0
   \]
2. Convert the second inequality \( 2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 \leq 5 \) by adding a slack variable \( s_2 \):
   \[
   2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + s_2 = 5, \quad s_2 \geq 0
   \]

Now, we have the following system:
1. \( x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 - s_1 = 2 \)
2. \( 2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + s_2 = 5 \)
3. \( x_1, x_2, x_3, s_1, s_2 \geq 0 \)

### Step 2: Introduce artificial variables
Since the first constraint has a surplus variable, we introduce an artificial variable \( A_1 \) to ensure feasibility in Phase I:
1. \( x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 - s_1 + A_1 = 2 \)

### Step 3: Set up Phase I Objective Function
The objective of Phase I is to minimize the sum of artificial variables \( A_1 \). The Phase I objective function will be:
\[
\text{Minimize } W = A_1
\]

The constraints for Phase I become:
1. \( x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 - s_1 + A_1 = 2 \)
2. \( 2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + s_2 = 5 \)

### Step 4: Solve Phase I
- We perform the simplex method to minimize \( W \). If \( W = 0 \) at the optimal solution, proceed to Phase II. Otherwise, the problem is infeasible.

### Step 5: Set up Phase II Objective Function
Once Phase I is complete, in Phase II, the original objective function is maximized:
\[
\text{Maximize } z = 4x_1 + \frac{1}{2}x_2 + x_3
\]

Subject to:
1. \( x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 - s_1 = 2 \)
2. \( 2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + s_2 = 5 \)

### Step 6: Solve Phase II
Perform the simplex method again to find the optimal solution for the original objective function.

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:
1. What is the difference between surplus and slack variables in linear programming?
2. How do artificial variables help in the two-phase method?
3. Can every linear programming problem be solved using the two-phase method?
4. What happens if the Phase I objective function is not minimized to zero?
5. How does the simplex method work in optimizing a linear programming problem?

**Tip:** In the two-phase method, always ensure that all artificial variables are removed before moving to Phase II. If any artificial variables remain in the basis at zero value, it may indicate degeneracy or a special case.

Use the two-phase method to solve the following LP problem: maximize z = 4x1 + (1/2)x2 + x3 subject to x1 + 2x2 + 3x3 >= 2, 2x1 + x2 + x3 <= 5, x1, x2, x3 >= 0.

Learn how to solve a linear programming problem using the two-phase method to maximize the objective function z = 4x1 + (1/2)x2 + x3 with constraints. This guide covers transforming inequalities into equalities, using slack and surplus variables, and applying the simplex method in both phases. Suitable for undergraduate students studying optimization.

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