Instructions: Identify the Following

question 101

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
John Locke

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Definitions:

Objective Function

A mathematical function used in optimization to represent the goal that needs to be achieved, often minimizing or maximizing some quantity.

Linear Programming

A mathematical method for determining the best outcome (such as maximum profit or lowest cost) in a given mathematical model for some list of requirements represented as linear relationships.

Objective Function

A mathematical function used in decision-making processes, often in optimization, representing the goal that needs to be achieved.

Constraints

Restrictions or limitations in decision-making processes or in the optimization of systems, such as resource limits or production capacities.