Lab Objectives

In this lab you will:

Practice the simplex method.

Identify the steps to complete the two$-$phase method.

Navigate between Phase I and Phase II of the two$-$phase method.

Problem #$1$

Consider the following problem:

Solve this problem using the two$-$phase method.

Clearly identify each phase and iteration.

Report the optimal solution and its objective function value, if it exists.