In the substitution method, the constraint equation is solved for one variable ________ and then substituted into the objective function.
A) only
B) after another
C) at a time
D) in terms of another

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The constraint equation is solved for one variable in terms of another variable, and then that expression is substituted into the objective function in order to eliminate one of the variables. This allows the objective function to be written entirely in terms of the remaining variable, making it easier to optimize.

In the Substitution Method, the Constraint Equation Is Solved for One