Which of the following is not a step that is necessary to prepare a linear programming problem for solution using the simplex method?
A) formulate the problem.
B) set up the standard form by adding slack and/or subtracting surplus variables.
C) perform elementary row and column operations.
D) set up the tableau form.

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Elementary row and column operations are not necessary for preparing a linear programming problem for the simplex method. These operations are typically used in solving systems of equations, not in setting up a linear programming problem.

Which of the Following Is Not a Step That Is