Linear Programming Concepts and Applications

The video tutorial explains how to find the maximum and minimum values of an objective function in a linear programming problem. It begins by defining the feasible region and the objective function, P = 6X + 5Y. The fundamental theorem of linear programming is introduced, stating that the maximum and minimum values occur at the vertices of the feasible region. The tutorial then identifies the coordinates of these vertices and calculates the objective function's value at each point. Finally, it determines the maximum and minimum values of the objective function, highlighting the importance of these calculations in solving linear programming problems.

What is the feasible region in a linear programming problem?

• A solution to a differential equation

• A solution to a quadratic equation

• A solution to a system of inequalities

• A solution to a single equation

What is the objective function in this problem?

• P = 6X - 5Y

• P = 6X + 5Y

• P = 5X + 6Y

• P = 5X - 6Y

According to the fundamental theorem of linear programming, where do the maximum and minimum values of the objective function occur?

• At any random point in the feasible region

• At the vertices of the feasible region

• At the edges of the feasible region

• At the center of the feasible region

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

How many vertices does the feasible region have in this problem?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

What are the coordinates of the first vertex mentioned?

• (2, 8)

• (8, 6)

• (6, 3)

• (1, 1)

What is the value of the objective function P at the vertex (1, 1)?

• 12

• 10

• 13

• 11

What is the value of the objective function P at the vertex (6, 3)?

• 52

• 53

• 51

• 50

What is the value of the objective function P at the vertex (8, 6)?

• 77

• 78

• 76

• 79

What is the maximum value of the objective function P?

• 78

• 79

• 76

• 77

At which vertex does the minimum value of the objective function occur?

• (6, 3)

• (8, 6)

• (2, 8)

• (1, 1)