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Find the values of x and y that maximize the objective function c = 3x + 4y for the graph

Find the values of x and y that maximize the objective function c = 3x + 4y for the-example-1
User Libor Tomsik
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Answer:

Explanation:

User Attila Karoly
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Answer: The correct answer is x=0 and y=4 or (0,4) per the graph

Explanation:

To find the maximum value, we must test each point using the equation:

Check for (0,4):

C=3x+4y

C=3(0)+4(4)

C=16

Check for (2,2):

C=3(2)+4(2)

C=6+8

C=14

Check for (4,0):

C=3(4)+4(0)

C=12

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