A solution to the system of equations using a set of basic variables is called
A) a feasible solution.
B) basic feasible solution.
C) a nonbasic solution.
D) a nonbasic feasible solution

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A basic feasible solution is a solution where a set of basic variables are chosen and all other variables are set to 0. This solution is not only feasible (meaning it satisfies all constraints), but also satisfies the condition of having linearly independent constraint equations. A nonbasic solution is one where not all basic variables are chosen, while a nonbasic feasible solution does not satisfy the condition of having linearly independent constraint equations.

A Solution to the System of Equations Using a Set