Consider the following nonlinear programming problem: Minimize Z = x41 + 2x22, Subject to x21 + x22

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Consider the following nonlinear programming problem:
Minimize Z = x41 + 2x22,
Subject to
x21 + x22 ≥ 2.
(No nonnegativity constraints.)
(a) Use geometric analysis to determine whether the feasible region is a convex set.
(b) Now use algebra and calculus to determine whether the feasible region is a convex set.
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Introduction to Operations Research

ISBN: 978-1259162985

10th edition

Authors: Frederick S. Hillier, Gerald J. Lieberman

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