Maximize 4x + y subject to the constraints  −3x + 5y ≤ 40 3x + y ≥ 5  x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0. (a)  Plot the feasible region, and identify all feasible corner points. (b)  If possible, use the graphical method to maximize 4x + y on the feasible set.

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Maximize 4x + y subject to the constraints

 −3x + 5y ≤ 40 3x + y ≥ 5

 x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0.

  1. (a)  Plot the feasible region, and identify all feasible corner points.

  2. (b)  If possible, use the graphical method to maximize 4x + y on the feasible set.

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