Using Simplex Method to Obtain Dictionary for LP Problem

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The discussion focuses on applying the Simplex Method to solve a linear programming (LP) problem defined by the objective function Max (-5x_1 + 2x_2 + x_3) with specific constraints. The solution requires obtaining the dictionary corresponding to the optimal values x*_1 = 1/2, x*_2 = 0, and x*_3 = 0. Participants confirm that the Simplex Method is the appropriate approach for this problem, emphasizing the roles of basic and non-basic variables throughout the process.

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For the problem,
Max (-5x_1 + 2x_2 + x_3 )
2x_1 - x_2 + 4x_3 <= 4
x_1 + x_2 + 2x_3 <= 5
-2x_1 + x_2 + x_3 <= -1
x_1, x_2, x_3 >= 0

Obtain the Dictionary corresponding to x*_1 = 1/2
x*_2 = 0 , x*_3 = 0





WORK DONE :

Do i solve this using the Simplex Method??
please help.thanks~
 
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It's been ages since I've done any LP so don't take my word on this...

Yes, you solve this using the Simplex method (I'm sure of this).
x1, x2, x3 are your basic variables and x1*, x2*, x3* are the non-basic variables with initial values = 0. Proceed with Simplex till you get x1* = 1/2, x2* = x3* = 0.
 

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