Question: Solve the following problem using the simplex method. Then answer the questions. Maximize P = 7x + 12 y + 8z subject to these constraints:
Solve the following problem using the simplex method. Then answer the questions.
Maximize P = 7x + 12 y + 8z subject to these constraints: x + 2y + z 864 5x + 2z 1296 3x + 8y + 6z 4608 x 0, y 0, z 0
(a) In your optimal solution, what is the value ofx?
x=(No Response)
In your optimal solution, what is the value ofy?
y=(No Response)
In your optimal solution, what is the value ofz?
z=(No Response)
What is the maximum value ofP?
P=(No Response)
(b) How many steps (in the simplex method) did it take you to solve the problem, i.e. how many times did you have to choose a pivot element?
(No Response)steps
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