Which of the Following Represents a Valid Constraint in Linear

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a valid constraint in linear programming?

• A) 2X ≥ 7Y
• B) (2X)(7Y) ≥ 500
• C) 2X + 7Y² ≥100
• D) 2X² + 7Y ≥ 50
• E) All of these are valid linear programming constraints.

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