SOLUTION: Can anyone help me with the following? One of the following points, (1, 1) (5, 2) (2, 4) maximizes the objective function z = -2x +5y, what is the maximum value of z? I origina

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Question 427534: Can anyone help me with the following?
One of the following points, (1, 1) (5, 2) (2, 4) maximizes the objective function z = -2x +5y, what is the maximum value of z?
I originally said the answer was (2,4) and it was marked incorrect. So would it be 16?
Thank you!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The max value of z using those 3 points is 16.