User Guide

Figure 4.9: Optimization Assistant Plotter Window
For information on the algorithms used to solve optimization problems, refer
to the ?Optimization/Methods help page.
Large Optimization Problems
The Optimization Assistant accepts input in an algebraic form. You can
specify input in other forms, described in the ?Optimization/InputForms
help page, in command calling sequences.
The Matrix form, described in the ?Optimization/MatrixForm help page,
is more complex but offers greater flexibility and efficiency.
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