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The bounded version of this algorithm has a maximum runtime more or less linear in the problem size by the unfortunately false Hirsch conjecture. A pathological construct created to prove the exponential worst-case (15[1])complexity of the unbounded version of this algorithm is named after Klee (15[1])and Minty. (15[1]-5[1])Degeneracies (15[1])that cause cycling in this algorithm are fixed by Bland’s rule, which guarantees finite termination time. (*) Pivot rules are applied when performing this algorithm by hand to choose a non-basic and a basic variable (10[1])to swap within a tableau. This algorithm begins by using slack (10[1])variables (10[1])to convert (10[1])constraint inequalities to equations that define the feasible region. For 10 points, name this linear programming technique created by George Dantzig that solves optimization problems by moving between the vertices of a convex polytope. ■END■

ANSWER: simplex method [or simplex algorithm; prompt on linear programming until read by asking “what linear programming method?”]
<Alistair Gray, Other Science - Computer Science>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Anderson Wangremembrance of lost timeRomanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni Grill3215
Geoffrey ChenThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host ClubDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too4415
Billy BusseBHSUTeach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness4615
Earthflax GeologybuzzerThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)Hang et al., Robert Browning46-5
Kevin WangI would prefer not toThe Canadians4715
Vincent DuQuasicrystal SilenceI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble8110
Mike SoriceTeam Name Think DetailThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet Sub9210
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Swapnil GargEvans Hall destruction awaitersCurse you, Periplus the Platypus!9510

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