A Slack Variable

question 90

Multiple Choice

A slack variable

• A) is the amount by which the left side of a ≥ constraint is larger than the right side.
• B) is the amount by which the left side of a ≤ constraint is smaller than the right side.
• C) is the difference between the left and right side of a constraint.
• D) exists for each variable in a linear programming problem.

---

Definitions:

Substitution

The act of replacing one element with another, especially in mathematical equations, recipes, or in various textual contexts.

Negative Habit

A detrimental pattern of behavior that is often hard to give up and can impact an individual’s health or wellness adversely.

Bad Habit

A negative behavior pattern that is often difficult to break.

Substitution

The process of replacing one element with another, especially in mathematical equations or linguistic expressions.