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Simplex Algorithm.
Simplex Algorithm - as a noun
A method for solving problems in linear programming that tests adjacent vertices of the feasible set in sequence so that at each new vertex the objective function improves or is unchanged.
Example: "The simplex algorithm begins at a starting vertex and moves along the edges of the polytope until it reaches the vertex of the optimum solution."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
simplex methodExample Sentences
"The simplex algorithm is a popular method for solving linear programming problems."
"Implementing the simplex algorithm requires understanding formulation and matrix calculations."
"The simplex algorithm iteratively moves along edges of a polyhedral feasible region."
"The simplex algorithm efficiently finds the optimal solution in most cases."
"A key step in the simplex algorithm is determining the entering and exiting variables."
