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linear programming

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Noun1.linear programming - a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables subject to constraints
applied math, applied mathematics - the branches of mathematics that are involved in the study of the physical or biological or sociological world

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The calculator uses linear programming to determine the least expensive recipe to charge a furnace to a given chemistry.
The lime kiln depicted is controlled using a multi-variable model predictive controller with a linear programming optimizer.
The classical single objective transportation problems are a special type of linear programming (LP) problems.
 
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