Gaussian elimination, simplex method.
Understand when, why, and how to use linear programming.
A simple example, outline of the method, variations and extensions
Textbook 10 pages
Linear programs, geometric interpretation, simplex method
Textbook 15 pages
Standard and slack forms, formulating problems as linear programs, the simplex algorithm.
Textbook 35 pages
Introduction, formulating problems as linear programs, foundations in gaussian elimination, the simplex method
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