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Mathematical Programming in Engineering

The document introduces optimization and mathematical programming techniques. It states that finding the minimum of a function is the same as finding the maximum of the negative of that function. It also notes that the optimum solution of a function combined with a constant is the same as the optimum of the original function. Finally, it indicates that the book will cover the theory and application of mathematical programming techniques for solving engineering design problems.

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Mathematical Programming in Engineering

The document introduces optimization and mathematical programming techniques. It states that finding the minimum of a function is the same as finding the maximum of the negative of that function. It also notes that the optimum solution of a function combined with a constant is the same as the optimum of the original function. Finally, it indicates that the book will cover the theory and application of mathematical programming techniques for solving engineering design problems.

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Introduction to Optimization

Figure 1.1

Minimum of f (x) is same as maximum of f (x).

cf(x) c + f(x)

cf(x) c + f* cf* f(x) f(x) f(x)

f(x)

f* x*

f* x x*

f(x) x

Figure 1.2

Optimum solution of cf (x) or c + f (x) same as that of f (x).

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