How should the constraint,5X - 2Y = 6,be converted into simplex tableau form? A)5X - 2Y + A = 6 B)5X - 2Y - A = 6 C)5X - 2Y + A₁ - A₂ = 6 D)5X - 2Y + S = 6 E)5X - 2Y - S = 6

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The constraint 5X - 2Y = 6 is already in the required form for a simplex tableau where the coefficients of the decision variables (X and Y) and the constant term are represented separately. To introduce slack variables as required in the simplex method, we add a new variable A such that 5X - 2Y + A = 6. Therefore, option A represents the correct form for the constraint in a simplex tableau.

How Should the Constraint,5X - 2Y = 6,be Converted into Simplex