Find an Objective Function That Has a Minimum Value at the Indicated

question 89

Multiple Choice

Find an objective function that has a minimum value at the indicated vertex D of the constraint region shown below.

• A)Answer will vary. Sample answer: \(z = x + 3 y\) .
• B)Answer will vary. Sample answer: \(z = 3 x + y\) .
• C)Answer will vary. Sample answer: \(z = 3 ( x + y )\) .
• D)Answer will vary. Sample answer: \(z = 3 ( x + 2 y )\) .
• E)Answer will vary. Sample answer: \(z = 3 ( 2 x + y )\) .

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