The ________ step in solving a linear programming model manually with the simplex method is to convert the model into standard form.
A) first
B) second
C) last
D) only

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The first step in solving a linear programming model manually with the simplex method is to convert the model into standard form. This involves rewriting the objective function and constraints so that all variables are non-negative and the constraints are in the form of ≤ inequalities. Only after the model is in standard form can the simplex method be applied to find the optimal solution.

The ________ Step in Solving a Linear Programming Model Manually