Solve each of the following maximization or minimization situations using linear programming. Be sure to include correct mathematical procedures and provide clear and complete explanations and interpretations. If the result is a decimal, you will round it to two decimal places.      1. Maximize: z = 2x + y                                                                                                                                                      Hold it:       x + y ≤ 6                                                                                                                                                                          x + y ≥ 1

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Solve each of the following maximization or minimization situations using linear programming. Be sure to include correct mathematical procedures and provide clear and complete explanations and interpretations. If the result is a decimal, you will round it to two decimal places.     

1. Maximize: z = 2x + y                                                                                                                                                      Hold it:       x + y ≤ 6                                                                                                                                                                          x + y ≥ 1                                                                                                                                                                          x, y  ≥ 0

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