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Introduction to Linear Programming in 3D
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Welcome class! Today, we're going to extend our understanding of linear programming from two dimensions to three dimensions. Can anyone remind me what we typically represent in 2D?
We represent the variables on the axes and the constraints as lines.
Exactly! Now, when we add a third variable, it's like adding another dimension. What do we think happens to our feasible region?
It becomes a three-dimensional shape, right?
Yes, it becomes a polytope! Let's keep that in mind as we explore the sweets shop example.
Setting Up the Sweets Shop Problem
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Now, imagine you own a sweets shop. If you make barfis and halwa, can anyone tell me what our variables might be?
We could define 'b' for barfis and 'h' for halwa!
Great! Now, if we introduce a third sweet, almond rasmalai, how will that change our setup?
We will need a new variable for rasmalai, maybe 'r'?
Exactly! Now we have three variables, and we have to consider constraints for each sweet.
Understanding Constraints and Objective Function
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Each type of sweet brings different profits. Barfis earn 100 rupees, halwa earns 600, and rasmalai earns 1300. How do we formulate our objective function?
We would want to maximize the profit function: 100b + 600h + 1300r.
Exactly! Now, let's quickly jot down the constraints for our sweets. Any ideas?
We can only produce a maximum of 400 boxes total!
That's right! Plus we have constraints for each type of sweet. Keep track of these.
Visualizing the Three-Dimensional Model
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Now let’s visualize our constraints. Imagine plotting our variables on three axes. What does the visualization help us understand?
It shows us the feasible region where all constraints are satisfied!
Perfect! This feasible region is crucial. Where do we expect to find our optimal solution?
At the vertex of the feasible region, right?
Yes! Always check the vertices to find the maximum profit and ensure we're within constraints.
Finding Optimal Solutions
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If we produce 0 barfis, 300 halwas, and fill the rest with rasmalai, what is our maximum profit?
The profit would be 3,10,000 rupees!
Perfect! How can we confirm that this is indeed our optimal solution?
By checking if there are other combinations that increase our profit!
Exactly! And remember, constraints and objective functions help us identify those limits in optimization.
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In this section, we explore how linear programming can be represented in a three-dimensional space, applying concepts of optimization within certain constraints. The practical example of a sweets shop is utilized to illustrate these ideas, emphasizing the visualization of feasible regions, relationships between constraints, and how they dictate optimal solutions.
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In this section, we delve into the representation of linear programming in a three-dimensional space by extending our earlier exploration of two-dimensional models. We discuss a sweets shop scenario where production of various sweets (barfis, halwa, and almond rasmalai) is modeled using variables and constraints. By defining profits and production limits, the section demonstrates how to visualize feasible regions in three dimensions and identify optimal solutions at the vertices of these regions. It emphasizes the nature of linear functions as boundaries of feasible space and the significance of understanding constraint satisfaction in finding maximum profit or other optimization goals.
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Introduction to Three-Dimensional Linear Programming
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So, in this case if we draw this picture, now it becomes a three dimensional geometrical object, because we have three axis b, h and now r coming out in the vertical direction and the constraints now instead of the lines, they become these plans. So, the kind of become now instead of a polygon, we have what is called polytope, we have a three dimensional object.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we introduce that when we have three variables, we can visualize the problem in a three-dimensional space. Each variable will represent an axis in this space. For this example, b (barfis), h (halwa), and r (rasmalai) are our three variables. Unlike in two dimensions where relationships are represented by lines, here in three dimensions, relationships are represented by planes. The area of possible solutions is now a polytope, a geometric shape confined by multiple planes rather than just a polygon.
Examples & Analogies
Think of trying to find the best combination of ingredients for a smoothie. If each ingredient (like fruit, yogurt, and protein powder) corresponds to an axis in 3D space, then every mixture represents a point in that space. Just as you can't make a smoothie with negative amounts of ingredients, you can only choose within the constraints we set for barfis, halwa, and rasmalai.
Finding the Optimal Production Schedule
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And again we will find that you get the optimum at some corner and the optimum happens to be in this case that you make zero barfis, you make a full amount 300 halwa and then you make the rest for rasmalai and then you get a profit of 3 lakhs 10,000.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we emphasize the importance of locating optimal solutions in the feasible space. The solution to our production problem involves analyzing the vertices (corners) of our polytope. Here, the optimal production schedule is reached when no barfis are made, 300 halwas are produced, and the remainder is allocated to rasmalai. This provides the highest possible profit. Thus, in linear programming, it is common for the best solution to lie at the vertex of the feasible region.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a treasure hunt where the treasure can only be at specific checkpoints. If you follow the rules and look at the corners of a map (vertices), you might find the treasure hidden at one of these points. Similarly, in linear programming, the maximum profit is often found at specific boundary points rather than within the middle of the feasible region.
Verifying Optimality
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So, is this really our best thing? So, remember that if I do this, I get 300 into 600, so I get 1 lakh 80,000 from here and you get 1 lakh 30,000 for here and thus how we get a 3 lakhs 10,000. So, is it how do I know that this answer is actually the best?
Detailed Explanation
Here, we question the solution to ensure it is indeed the optimal outcome. By calculating the profit generated from the chosen production schedule—300 halwas yielding 1 lakh 80,000 and the profit from rasmalai adding up to a total of 3 lakhs 10,000—we solidify the argument that this is the best solution as it adheres to our constraints while maximizing profit. This process of verification provides certainty that we have explored feasible solutions and identified the maximum.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a manager evaluating sales performance. They want to confirm that a specific sales strategy yielded the highest profit by comparing all possible combinations of products sold. Just as the manager checks sales data and strategies to find out the most profitable approach, we review our calculated profits to ensure our production plan is optimal.
Understanding Constraints
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It turns out that fortunately this is not a coincidence, it turns out you can always construct such a combination. So, if I have my constraints C 1, C 2, so these are my constraint equations, I can always find some combination.
Detailed Explanation
In this part, we discover that finding an optimal solution is not just luck; it's backed by mathematical principles. The optimal production schedule can be determined by establishing combinations of constraints—each constraint contributes to defining the limits of our feasible region. By manipulating these constraints, we can gauge the maximum profit possible, affirming it as the optimum through mathematical validation.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a chef tasked with creating a new dish using limited ingredients. By knowing the recipe's constraints about quantities and how they combine, the chef can experiment by adjusting amounts until they discover the perfect balance that maximizes flavor. Similarly, in linear programming, adjusting constraints allows us to pinpoint the maximum outcome.
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Key Concepts
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Three-Dimensional Representation: Extending linear programming to three dimensions involves using three variables and visualizing constraints as planes.
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Feasible Region: The region that satisfies all constraints, bounded in three dimensions by various planes.
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Optimal Solution: The point in the feasible region, typically at a vertex, that maximizes or minimizes the objective function.
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Examples
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Example of profit maximization in a sweets shop, where you determine the best combination of barfis, halwa, and rasmalai to maximize profits.
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Visualizing constraints as three-dimensional planes to identify feasible regions and optimal solutions.
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In three dimensions, constraints take flight, maximizing profit feels just right!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine walking in a candy shop, with three types of sweets, exploring creativity in production while earning the most; the path you choose starts to define your success.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember vertices are VIVID (Vertices Indicate Valuable Instigators for Decisions) for finding optimal solutions!
🎯 Super Acronyms
3D POLY
- Three-Dimensional Polyhedrons Of Linear Yielding profits.
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Term: Linear Programming
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A mathematical technique for optimization where a linear function is maximized or minimized subject to certain constraints.
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Term: Feasible Region
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The set of all possible points that satisfy the constraints of the problem, represented visually as a geometric shape.
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Term: Polytope
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A geometric object with flat sides, which in three dimensions is a three-dimensional analogy of a polygon.
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Term: Vertex
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A corner or a point where edges meet in a geometric shape; critical in identifying optimal solutions.