Simplex Algorithm - Slack Variables & Initial Tableau (Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is the Simplex algorithm commonly used for?
What is the Simplex algorithm commonly used for?
Maximising or minimising objective functions
What do slack variables represent in linear programming?
What do slack variables represent in linear programming?
Unused capacity
How is the constraint converted using a slack variable?
How is the constraint converted using a slack variable?
,
In the initial tableau, which variables are the basic variables?
In the initial tableau, which variables are the basic variables?
Slack variables
What does RHS stand for in the simplex tableau?
What does RHS stand for in the simplex tableau?
Right-hand side
For maximisation, how is represented in the -row?
For maximisation, how is represented in the -row?
(negative coefficients)
For minimisation of , what are the -row coefficients?
For minimisation of , what are the -row coefficients?
(positive)
At the initial tableau, what are the values of decision variables and ?
At the initial tableau, what are the values of decision variables and ?
Both equal to 0
What do negative values in the -row indicate?
What do negative values in the -row indicate?
Potential for improvement
What is a common mistake when setting up the objective function row?
What is a common mistake when setting up the objective function row?
Not converting to negative form