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

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To convert the constraint in simplex tableau form, we need to add slack variable (S) and artificial variable (A), as it is an inequality constraint. The slack variable (S) should be added on the left-hand side and the artificial variable (A) should be added on the right-hand side. Therefore, the correct conversion is 5X - 2Y - S + A = 6. Option B is the only answer choice that includes both the slack variable and the artificial variable.

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