The Constraint 3x₁ + 6x₂ ≥ 48 Is Converted to an Equality

question 74

Multiple Choice

The constraint 3x₁ + 6x₂ ≥ 48 is converted to an equality by

• A) adding a slack variable.
• B) subtracting a surplus variable.
• C) adding both a slack variable and a surplus variable.
• D) subtracting both a slack variable and a surplus variable.

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