How many optimal basic feasible solutions does the following LP have? max z = 2x1 + 2x2 s.t. X1 + x2 < 6 2x1 + x2 < 13 All x; 2 0

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**Linear Programming Problem Analysis**

**Objective:**
Determine how many optimal basic feasible solutions exist for the given linear programming (LP) problem.

**LP Formulation:**

Maximize:
\[ z = 2x_1 + 2x_2 \]

Subject to constraints:
\[ 
x_1 + x_2 \leq 6 
\]
\[ 
2x_1 + x_2 \leq 13 
\]

Non-negativity constraint:
\[ 
x_i \geq 0 \quad \text{for all } x_i 
\]

**Explanation of Constraints:**

The constraints define a feasible region in the first quadrant of the Cartesian plane where \(x_1\) and \(x_2\) are non-negative. The objective function \(z = 2x_1 + 2x_2\) aims to maximize the value of \(z\) within the feasible region defined by the constraints.

**Graphical Representation:**

A graph of the constraints would consist of:
- A line representing \(x_1 + x_2 = 6\).
- A line representing \(2x_1 + x_2 = 13\).

The area bounded by these lines and the axes represents the feasible region. The corners of this region, also known as vertices, are potential candidates for the optimal solution. The maximum value of \(z\) is sought at these points because linear programming problems achieve their optimal solution at the vertices of the feasible region.
Transcribed Image Text:**Linear Programming Problem Analysis** **Objective:** Determine how many optimal basic feasible solutions exist for the given linear programming (LP) problem. **LP Formulation:** Maximize: \[ z = 2x_1 + 2x_2 \] Subject to constraints: \[ x_1 + x_2 \leq 6 \] \[ 2x_1 + x_2 \leq 13 \] Non-negativity constraint: \[ x_i \geq 0 \quad \text{for all } x_i \] **Explanation of Constraints:** The constraints define a feasible region in the first quadrant of the Cartesian plane where \(x_1\) and \(x_2\) are non-negative. The objective function \(z = 2x_1 + 2x_2\) aims to maximize the value of \(z\) within the feasible region defined by the constraints. **Graphical Representation:** A graph of the constraints would consist of: - A line representing \(x_1 + x_2 = 6\). - A line representing \(2x_1 + x_2 = 13\). The area bounded by these lines and the axes represents the feasible region. The corners of this region, also known as vertices, are potential candidates for the optimal solution. The maximum value of \(z\) is sought at these points because linear programming problems achieve their optimal solution at the vertices of the feasible region.
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