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Presented in this chapter is the mathematics on which an introductory account of the simplex method rests. This consists principally of:
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A method for solving systems of linear equations that is known as Gauss-Jordan elimination.
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A discussion of vector spaces and their bases.
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An introduction to terminology that is used throughout this book.
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Denardo, E.V. (2011). Mathematical Preliminaries. In: Linear Programming and Generalizations. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 149. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6491-5_3
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