SOLUTION: Maximize z=2x+4y subject 2x+y>=4, x+y<=9, x,y>=0

Question 986289: Maximize z=2x+4y subject 2x+y>=4, x+y<=9, x,y>=0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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First graph the feasible region and find the vertices (points of intersection).
The extrema occur at the vertices so check the value of the function at those points.
(2,0):
(9,0):
(0,4):
(0,9):

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