Two-variable linear programming: a graphical tool with mathematica

Pereira, José C.; Fernandes, Susana

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Authors

Pereira, José C.

Fernandes, Susana

Abstract(s)

This paper presents the GLP-Tool, an interactive tool for graphical linear programming involving two variables. The GLP-Tool is designed to solve user-defined linear programming problems with two variables. Implemented using the computer algebra system Mathematica, this interactive tool allows the user to dynamically explore different objective functions and constraint sets, and also perform post-optimal and sensitivity analysis. All the GLP-Tool functionalities are represented graphically and updated in real time. These interactive, dynamic, and graphical features make the GLP-Tool a powerful tool for teaching linear programming both in undergraduate and high school courses. After completing its development, we intend to make the GLP-Tool available at the Wolfram Demonstrations Project website.

Description

The didactical tool application is a CDF file. Download the CDF FREE Player at http://www.wolfram.com/cdf-player/ to run the application.

Keywords

Graphical linear programming Interactive dynamic tool Wolfram Mathematica Graphical visualization

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/2943

Citation

José C. Pereira, S. Fernandes, TWO-VARIABLE LINEAR PROGRAMMING: A GRAPHICAL TOOL WITH MATHEMATICA, Em A. Loja, J. I. Barbosa e J. A. Rodrigues editores, proceedings da SYMCOMP 2013 - 1st International Conference on Algebraic and Symbolic Computation, pg. 159-173, Lisbon, Portugal, 2013