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Systems, Matrices, and Determinants · Hard problem

Application. A bakery makes muffins (xx) and scones (yy). Oven time gives 2x+y≤122x+y\le12; dough supply gives x+y≤8x+y\le8; and x,y≥0x,y\ge0. Profit is z=5x+4yz=5x+4y dollars. How many of each maximizes profit, and what is the maximum?