Definition of linear programming
: a mathematical method of solving practical problems (such as the allocation of resources) by means of linear functions where the variables involved are subject to constraints
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“Linear programming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linear%20programming. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of linear programming was in 1949
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