$4\mathrm{.}1$

a$)$ What is meant by an objective in the development of the objective function equation?

b$)$ What is meant by a constraint?

$4\mathrm{.}2$ What is meant by a free variable? Give two examples.

$4\mathrm{.}9$ Determine the objective and constraints you would associate with the choice of material to make the forks of a racing bicycle. No need to develop the objective function at this time.

Function:

Constraints:

$2)$

$4)$

Objective:

Free variables:

$2)$