Tough algebra problem?

I'm having a hard time getting this algebra problem:

Graph the feasible region and find the maximum and minimum values of C under the given constraints.

C= 2x + 6y

Constraints:

x+y≥ 2

3x-2y≤6

4y≤x+8

The problem itself isn't too bad, the thing that's getting me are the constraints. I don't really understand how to do those. Anybody willing to explain?

Comments

  • The constraints help you graph the feasible region. Draw the following lines:

    y ≥ 2 - x; y ≥ 1.5x - 3; y ≤ 0.25x + 2

    You'll find out the feasible region is a triangle with points (2,0), (0,2), and (4,3).

    C,max = C(4,3) = 26

    C,min = C(2,0) = 4

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