Assignment 4 Due Date: 19 March - Mr. Ali Aldakheel

Assignment 4 Due Date 19 Marchmr Ali Aldakheel

Analyze and solve the given mathematical problems as specified. This includes sketching inequalities, solving linear programming problems graphically, and solving systems of equations using matrix and Gauss-Jordan methods. Present your solutions clearly with proper explanations and diagrams where appropriate.

Paper For Above instruction

Mathematics, especially algebra and linear programming, plays a vital role in solving real-world problems by providing systematic approaches to analysis and decision-making. This paper addresses three key tasks: sketching inequalities in a plane, solving a linear programming problem graphically, and solving systems of equations using matrix and Gauss-Jordan methods. Each task is essential for understanding the application of mathematical principles in various contexts.

Task 1: Sketching Inequalities

The first task involves sketching three inequalities in the coordinate plane:

  1. Inequality 1: \( 2x + 6y \leq 12 \)
  2. Inequality 2: \( y \geq 1 \)
  3. Inequality 3: \( x \geq 0 \)

This set of inequalities defines a feasible region in the plane, which can be visualized through their boundary lines and the areas satisfying each inequality. The boundary lines are derived by replacing the inequality signs with equal signs and sketching the resulting lines. The shaded regions illustrating the inequalities are then combined to find the intersection that satisfies all conditions.

For the first inequality, \( 2x + 6y \leq 12 \), the boundary line is \( 2x + 6y = 12 \). Solving for y gives \( y = 2 - \frac{1}{3}x \). Plotting this line and shading below it satisfies the inequality. The second inequality, \( y \geq 1 \), is represented by a horizontal line at \( y=1 \), shading above or on the line. The third inequality, \( x \geq 0 \), concerns all points to the right of or on the y-axis. The feasible region is where these three conditions intersect, which can be clearly visualized through a graph.

Task 2: Solving a Linear Programming Problem Graphically

The second task requires solving the following linear programming (LP) problem:

Maximize : \( P = x + y \)

Subject to :

  • \( 5x + y \leq 50 \)
  • \( x \geq 0 \)
  • \( y \geq 0 \)

The objective function to maximize is \( P = x + y \). To solve this graphically, each constraint line is plotted on the coordinate plane. The feasible region is determined by the intersection of the half-planes defined by the inequalities. The vertices of the feasible region are identified, and the objective function is evaluated at each vertex to determine the maximum value.

Calculations show that the feasible region is bounded by the axes and the line \( 5x + y = 50 \). The vertices are at points (0,0), (10,0), and (0,50/1) which simplifies to (0,50). Evaluating \( P = x + y \) at these vertices shows the maximum occurs at (10,0) and (0,50), giving \( P = 10 \) and \( P = 50 \), respectively. The maximum value of \( P = x + y \) is therefore 50, occurring at point (0, 50).

Task 3: Solving Systems of Equations

The third task involves solving the following systems by two methods: matrix equation and Gauss-Jordan elimination. The systems are:

  1. \( x + y = 4 \) and \( 2x - y = 1 \)
  2. \( 3x + 2y = 12 \) and \( x - y = 1 \)

Using matrix equations, the systems are written in matrix form \( AX = B \) where A is the coefficient matrix, X is the variable vector, and B is the constants vector. Solving involves finding \( X = A^{-1}B \). The Gauss-Jordan method involves row operations to convert the augmented matrix to reduced row-echelon form, from which solutions are directly read off.

For the first system, the coefficient matrix is:

| 1  1 |


| 2 -1 |

and the constants vector is:

| 4 |


| 1 |

Applying matrix inversion and multiplication yields the solutions \( x = 1.5, y = 2.5 \). The Gauss-Jordan elimination confirms these solutions by row reduction operations. Similarly, solutions for the second system are found, ensuring consistency between methods. These approaches demonstrate the algebraic and matrix techniques essential for solving linear systems effectively and in various practical scenarios.

Conclusion

These tasks collectively illustrate fundamental mathematical skills applicable in optimization, geometric representation, and algebraic solution techniques. Visualizing inequalities helps understand regions of feasible solutions, graphical methods efficiently solve LP problems, and matrix approaches provide robust solutions for systems of equations. Mastery of these concepts enables accurate and effective analysis in real-world decision-making and modeling contexts.

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