Consider the problem maximize −x1 − 2x2 subject to x1 ≥ 0 x2 ≥ 1. (a) Convert the problem into standard form. Hint: Introduce a surplus variable x3 in the second constraint inequality. (b) Use the two-phase simplex method to compute the solution to the problem and the value of the objective function at the optimal solution.

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Consider the problem

maximize −x1 − 2x2

subject to x1 ≥ 0

x2 ≥ 1.

(a) Convert the problem into standard form. Hint: Introduce a surplus variable x3 in the second constraint inequality.

(b) Use the two-phase simplex method to compute the solution to the problem and the value of the objective function at the optimal solution. 

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