Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let kk be a real number. For the system x+ky≤4x+k y\le 4,\; 2x−y≥12x-y\ge 1,\; x≥0x\ge 0,\; y≥0y\ge 0,\; determine the set of all values of kk for which the point (1,1)(1,1) satisfies every inequality.
Intuitive explanation

The key is to treat (1,1)(1,1) as a point that must lie in the feasible region defined by all four inequalities simultaneously. Substitute x=1x=1 and y=1y=1 into each constraint and solve for which values of kk make all of them true at once. Three inequalities are independent of kk and easy to check; the first one is the only constraint that depends on kk, so it will determine the range of allowable values.

Intuitive explanation

The key is to treat (1,1)(1,1) as a point that must lie in the feasible region defined by all four inequalities simultaneously. Substitute x=1x=1 and y=1y=1 into each constraint and solve for which values of kk make all of them true at once. Three inequalities are independent of kk and easy to check; the first one is the only constraint that depends on kk, so it will determine the range of allowable values.

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