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Linear Programming — Quiz

Question 1 • Algebra 2 with Probability

The constraints of a problem are listed. What are the vertices of the feasible region? 2 x plus 3 y is greater than or equal to 12 5 x plus 2 y is greater than or equal to 15 x is greater than or equal to 0 y is greater than or equal to 0

Answer
A
open paren 0 comma 4 close paren , open paren 21 over 11 comma 30 over 11 close paren , open paren 3 comma 0 close paren
B
open paren 0 comma 0 close paren , open paren 0 comma 4 close paren , open paren 21 over 11 comma 30 over 11 close paren , open paren 3 comma 0 close paren
C
open paren 0 comma 0 close paren , open paren 0 comma 15 halves close paren , open paren 21 over 11 comma 30 over 11 close paren , open paren 6 comma 0 close paren
D
open paren 0 comma 15 halves close paren , open paren 21 over 11 comma 30 over 11 close paren , open paren 6 comma 0 close paren

Explanation

On the y-axis, x = 0, so the inequalities require y ≥ 4 and y ≥ 15/2; the boundary vertex is (0, 15/2). On the x-axis, y = 0, so they require x ≥ 6 and x ≥ 3; the boundary vertex is (6, 0). Solving 2x + 3y = 12 and 5x + 2y = 15 gives (21/11, 30/11), so the vertices are those listed in choice D.

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