Linear & Nonlinear Programming

Chapter 1.2: Types of Problems

Understanding different types of optimization problems and their characteristics

Linear Programming
Optimization problems with linear objective functions and constraints

General Form:

$$ maximize \quad w_1x_1 + w_2x_2 $$
$$ subject \; to: \quad x_1 + x_2 \leq B $$

Characteristics:

  • Linear objective function
  • Linear constraints
  • Non-negative variables
  • Convex feasible region
Unconstrained Problems
Optimization problems without any constraints

General Form:

$$ minimize \quad f(x) $$

Characteristics:

  • No constraints on variables
  • Focus on function properties
  • Use of derivatives
  • Global vs local optima
Constrained Problems
Optimization problems with equality and inequality constraints

General Form:

$$ minimize \quad f(x) $$
$$ subject \; to: \quad g_i(x) \leq 0, \quad i = 1, ..., m $$
$$ \quad \quad \quad \quad h_j(x) = 0, \quad j = 1, ..., p $$

Characteristics:

  • Multiple constraint types
  • Complex feasible region
  • Use of Lagrange multipliers
  • Kuhn-Tucker conditions
Optimization Memory Challenge
Match related optimization concepts, formulas, and examples

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Match related optimization concepts, formulas, and examples within the time limit.

Real-Life Optimization Puzzles
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Budget Allocation Challenge

You're managing a marketing budget of $10,000. You need to allocate it between social media ads (costing $100 per campaign) and influencer partnerships (costing $500 per partnership). Each social media campaign reaches 1,000 people, while each influencer partnership reaches 5,000 people. How should you allocate the budget to maximize total reach?

$$ maximize quad 1000x_1 + 5000x_2 $$
Optimization Visualization Challenge
Test your understanding of optimization problems in different dimensions
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2D Linear Programming

Find the maximum of the objective function subject to the given constraints

$maximize 3x + 2y$$x + y ≤ 4$$2x + y ≤ 6$$x ≥ 0$$y ≥ 0$
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Key Takeaways
Essential points to remember
  • Linear programming problems have linear objective functions and constraints
  • Unconstrained problems focus on function properties and derivatives
  • Constrained problems use Lagrange multipliers and Kuhn-Tucker conditions