Mathematics
Linear Programming and Optimization Constraints
Quick fact
The simplex method, developed by George Dantzig in 1947, can solve linear programs with thousands of variables and constraints, and is one of the most widely used algorithms in the world.
Why this is interesting
Imagine you run a factory with limited resources and want to maximize profit. How do you find the perfect production mix? The answer might be hiding at the corner of a polygon you've never drawn.